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British Airways chief Alex Cruz to step down, succeeded by Aer Lingus head Doyle
British Airways chief executive Alex Cruz is to step down from his position, after four years, to be succeeded by Aer Lingus chief Sean Doyle. Parent company IAG states that the change is part of a management reshuffle that takes place “with immediate effect”, but has not elaborated on ...
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Crisis spurs competition regulator to prolong Oneworld transatlantic pact
UK competition regulators have imposed interim measures to address concerns over transatlantic routes operated under the Oneworld alliance’s joint business arrangement, having opted not to accept concession proposals put forward earlier this year. Oneworld carriers British Airways and American Airlines had offered slots at London Heathrow or Gatwick to ...
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Walsh hands over IAG reins – and challenges – to Gallego
Willie Walsh signed off as chief executive of British Airways and Iberia parent IAG during the group’s AGM today, while also confirming he is leaving the aviation industry after a four-decade career.
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Aer Lingus staff to vote on new labour deal
Aer Lingus staff represented by the SIPTU union are to be balloted after a deal was reached on new pay and conditions at the Irish carrier.
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Aer Lingus set to cut up to 500 jobs
Irish carrier Aer Lingus is warning it expects to cut up to 500 jobs citing the ‘catastrophic effect’ the coronavirus crisis having on the aviation industry.
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Walsh to step down in September as IAG eyes ‘meaningful’ return in July
IAG chief executive Willie Walsh will step down in September as the British Airways and Iberia parent aims for a “meaningful” return of services in July. Walsh, who has led the group since is inception, was originally due to step down in March but delayed the move as the coronavirus ...
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Why airline CEOs should think counter-intuitively during a crisis
Airline chief executives need to act swiftly during the coronavirus crisis, but should also remember that counter-intuitive actions might lead to better outcomes – particularly when it comes to short-term hits to the balance sheet. Those were among the key messages heard during the FlightGlobal webinar Airline chiefs on surviving ...
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IAG to accelerate retirement of older BA and Iberia aircraft
British Airways and Iberia parent IAG is considering accelerating the retirement of older aircraft in the fleet – including some Boeing 747-400s and Airbus A340-600s – as part of the capacity-reduction measures being introduced to deal with the coronavirus outbreak. Speaking during a 16 March briefing, IAG chief executive Willie ...
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Aer Lingus revealed as customer for two more A330s
Aer Lingus has emerged as a customer for two more Airbus A330-300s, analysis of the airframer’s latest backlog figures has revealed.
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Aer Lingus A320 and the Irish Air Corps take to the skies
The planes flew in formation at the 2019 Bray Air Display in Ireland.
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IAG chief labels A321 delays 'unacceptable'
IAG chief executive Willie Walsh has described as "unacceptable" the Airbus A321 delivery delays that forced Aer Lingus to postpone the launch of a Montreal service.
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Aer Lingus takes first A321LR
Aer Lingus has received its first Airbus A321LR, one of eight of the long-range twinjet type being delivered to the IAG-owned operator.
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IAG chief predicts more airline failures in 'tough' 2019
IAG chief executive Willie Walsh expects further European airline bankruptcies in 2019 amid "stubbornly" high fuel prices and competitive pressures in what is likely to a "tough" year for the sector.
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PARIS: Iberia and Aer Lingus opt for A321XLRs
Spanish carrier Iberia and Ireland's Aer Lingus have become the latest operators to commit to the long-range Airbus A321XLR, with a combined agreement for up to 28.
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A321XLR concept 'very interesting' for IAG: chief
Plans for a possible extended range version of the Airbus A321LR are "very interesting" for IAG, its chief executive Willie Walsh has disclosed.
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SNAPSHOT: Putting numbers on the legacies of airline leaders
With airline leaders gathering in Seoul for the IATA AGM, we use Cirium's Fleets Analyzer and schedules data to measure the legacies of the chief executives who have left their roles in the past 12 months. The AGM takes place in South Korea just weeks after the death of long-serving ...
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Aer Lingus adds new premium fare on short-haul routes
Aer Lingus has announced a new premium product for short-haul flights on 27 busy routes from Ireland to cities such as London, Paris and Manchester.
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ANALYSIS: Alitalia's two years in administrative limbo
Two years on from Alitalia's filing for administration, the fate of the Italian flag carrier still hangs in the balance.
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Iberia takes over orders for four Aer Lingus A350s
IAG has transferred Aer Lingus orders for four Airbus A350-900s to Spanish flag-carrier Iberia.
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A321LR delay forces Aer Lingus to push back Montreal launch
Aer Lingus has blamed "aircraft delivery delays" relating to its incoming Airbus A321LRs for its decision to push back the launch of Dublin-Montreal service.