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IAG
IAG Sees Hope in Spain as Iberia, Vueling Roar Back
Bookings for UK travel from the U.S. almost doubled in a single afternoon, on July 28, when the UK waived quarantine requirements for U.S. visitors who are fully vaccinated or…July 30th, 2021
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Aer Lingus
The IAG Deal That Will Create a New European Mega Hub
International Airlines Group (IAG) sees European authorities signing off on its renegotiated deal to acquire Air Europa later this year, as the conglomerate positions the acquisition as necessary to create…February 26th, 2021
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european airlines
Willie Walsh in Retirement
Airline Weekly talks this week to Skift Europe Editor Patrick Whyte on the news of International Airlines Group CEO Willie Walsh's retirement announcement. Walsh has been a powerhouse in the…January 23rd, 2020
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air europa
How Does IAG Benefit From Acquiring Air Europa?
International Airlines Group (IAG) had a surprise for the airline industry this week: It stated its intention to buy Spanish carrier Air Europa. This wasn't a surprise to Skift Airline…November 7th, 2019
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British Airways
Happy at Heathrow: Airline Weekly Lounge Episode 109
Of Europe’s “Big Three” airline groups, International Airlines Group (IAG) continues to significantly outperform the other two, namely Air France/KLM and Lufthansa Group. A big part of IAG’s success is…November 13th, 2018
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Air Canada
Airline Weekly Lounge Episode 97: Canadian Carriers Trading Places?
For the moment, WestJet is the more profitable carrier. But in recent years, Air Canada has closed the gap and, in the first quarter of 2018, we see signs that…May 22nd, 2018
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Air France
Airline Weekly Lounge Episode 93: Separation Anxiety
Air France/KLM and Lufthansa have a lot in common, including the fact that both distantly trail IAG (the parent company of British Airways, Aer Lingus, Iberia and Vueling) in terms…March 20th, 2018
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Air France
Turkish Airlines’ Turnaround: Airline Weekly Lounge Episode 79
After losing $300m in 2016 as a result of some horrific exposure to terrorism and political tumult, things are looking up for Turkish Airlines. In its second quarter, the airline…August 15th, 2017
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Africa
Lackluster Lufthansa: Airline Weekly Lounge Episode 69
When is a $2 billion annual profit disappointing? Answer: When you’re a giant airline group like Lufthansa, and $2 billion amounts to a mere 5% operating margin—and that lackluster result…March 28th, 2017
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Aer Lingus
IAG Outperforms: Airline Weekly Lounge Episode 67
With its fourth quarter results and a standout 2016, IAG, the airline group that includes British Airways, Iberia, Aer Lingus and Vueling, continues to separate itself from the other two…February 28th, 2017
