All International Airlines Group ( IAG ) articles – Page 13
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PARIS: IAG picks P&W to power part of A320neo order
British Airways and Iberia parent IAG has tentatively selected the Pratt & Whitney PW1100G powerplant for 47 of the Airbus A320neos the company has ordered.
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BA’s communication during IT shutdown 'not a failure': Walsh
The chief executive of British Airways parent IAG has defended the UK flag carrier’s communication to passengers during the recent major disruption that followed a power supply failure, suggesting “traditional media” had incorrectly reported the steps it took.
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Level fleet to reach five aircraft next year: IAG chief
IAG chief executive Willie Walsh has confirmed that the group's new budget long-haul carrier Level will expand its fleet next year and may add new bases to its network.
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Interruption of power supply took out IT systems: BA
British Airways has confirmed the cause of IT issues that brought huge disruption to its schedule on 27 May and subsequent days.
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IAG shares fall as BA schedules recover from IT failure
Shares in British Airways parent IAG fell 4% in early trading on the London Stock Exchange this morning, the first day the UK markets had opened since the UK carrier's services were wrecked by its IT systems failure on 27 May.
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Airlines should not pay for increased ground-based security: A4E
Airlines should not pay for increased ground-based security: A4E
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Heathrow foresees integrating LCCs without dedicated terminal
Heathrow airport's director of expansion Derek Provan expects the gateway to attract low-cost carriers when it opens its third runway and but does not foresee a need to accommodate them in a dedicated budget terminal.
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Analysis
ANALYSIS: IAG's Level goes head-to-head with Norwegian
IAG has signalled that it is aiming to compete head-on with low-cost operator Norwegian with its newly-unveiled budget carrier Level.
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IAG brands new long-haul A330 budget carrier 'Level'
IAG's new long-haul low-cost airline operation is to be branded 'Level', and its initial route network will comprise four destinations in North and Latin America.
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Analysis
ANALYSIS: Yield woes belie profitable 2016 for Europe's carriers
Europe’s airlines were largely profitable on an operating level in 2016, as low fuel prices and a strong focus on cost-cutting helped them to eke out profits, despite a tough yield environment.
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IAG satisfied with long-haul deliveries shuffle
IAG has shuffled the delivery schedule of new twin-aisle aircraft, having previously indicated that it was reviewing its long-haul fleet development.
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Interview
INTERVIEW: Ryanair chief executive Michael O'Leary
What is the greatest threat facing Ryanair? For chief executive Michael O'Leary, it's not the risk of creeping protectionism across Europe post-Brexit, or overcapacity in the short-haul market, or the challenge posed by disintermediators. Rather, it lies closer to home, he suggests – in characteristically robust language.
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Long-haul, low-cost to become 'significant' part of IAG: Walsh
Long-haul, low-cost flights will become a “significant part of IAG”, with budget flights from Barcelona just the start of the airline group’s ambitions, its chief executive Willie Walsh says.
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A4E urges for 'reasonable' airport fees and end to aviation taxes
Airlines for Europe (A4E) has called for action on airport charges and aviation taxes.
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Walsh dismisses break-up of IAG under 'hard Brexit' scenario
IAG chief executive Willie Walsh has dismissed the possibility that the airline group could be broken up if up if a ‘hard’ Brexit occurs due to the complexities of its ownership structure.
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Analysis
ANALYSIS: Latin America's airlines look globally for partners
Latin America’s airlines are forming deeper partnerships with global major carriers as they seek greater connectivity and financial investment amid unstable macroeconomic conditions in their region.
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Ryanair could establish UK unit as result of Brexit: chief
Ryanair may be forced create a new subsidiary to operate UK domestic flights if a "hard Brexit" comes to pass, chief executive Michael O’Leary has indicated.
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IAG outlines cost-saving drive in maintenance operation
IAG has almost completed an extensive review of its maintenance operations, aimed at cutting costs, and is turning its attention to implementing the new strategy.
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IAG fleet rejig holds onto 747s but speeds A340 phase-out
IAG will have four additional Boeing 747-400s in service, but four fewer Airbus A340s, during 2020 than it had projected last year.
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IAG feels BA and Iberia yield pressure
Discounting the inclusion of Aer Lingus, acquired in August 2015, IAG’s passenger revenues at the nine-month point are down by 2.3% at constant currency.