Work in Progress.

The article informs that Germany's airline sector is undergoing rapid structural changes, with Air Berlin's announcement of an initial public offering (IPO) and the launch of close cooperation between DBA and LTU that could lead to a merger. The announcements are likely to lead to a massive influx of additional low-fare capacity in the German market, putting even more pressure on yields and margins. They may also prompt other competitors to consider alliances or mergers in order to keep up. Air Berlin's IPO comes after months of speculation about how the airline will finance its ambitious growth plans.