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Aviation chaos continues as French air-traffic controllers strike again
French air-traffic control staff strike has caused dozens of cancellations to and from the UK. British Airways has grounded more than 20 flights from Heathrow to France, Switzerland and Spain. Iberia has also cancelled a Madrid-London round trip.
British Airways parent IAG, Air France-KLM benefit from bumper summer travel British Airways parent IAG SA posted record third-quarter profit, led by strong summer demand for leisure travel. The group, which also includes Spain’s Iberia and Aer Lingus, reported an operating profit of €1.75 billion ($1.85 billion) for the period.
British Airways parent IAG, Air France-KLM benefit from bumper summer travel BA parent IAG SA posted record third-quarter profit, led by strong summer demand. The group, which also includes Spain’s Iberia and Aer Lingus, reported an operating profit of €1.75 billion ($1.85 billion) for the period.
Airlines caution clouding of travel outlook amid Israel-Palestine conflict British Airways parent IAG SA and Air France-KLM each reported record third-quarter operating profit on Friday. IAG CEO Luis Gallego said the group, which also includes Aer Lingus and Iberia, would maintain its fourth-quarter forecast.
Record profit for Air France-KLM and British Airways-owner IAG IAG, which owns British Airways, Aer Lingus and Iberia, fared slightly better. It beat analysts' expectations with a third quarter operating profit of around €1.75 billion. But shares nonetheless fell for both IAG and Air France-KLM.
British Airways owner IAG sees 56% rise in profits as strong demand for flights helps it report a... IAG also owns Iberia, Aer Lingus and Vuelling. Pre-tax profit rose year-to-year in the third quarter to €1.6bn (£1.4bn) This was up from just over €1bn (£879m)
Ryanair amongst top airlines most likely to lose passengers' bags Ryanair, Iberia, Vueling Airlines, Royal Air Maroc and Qatar Airways all made the list. Civil Aviation Authority dealt with more than 1,500 cases of lost luggage. Heathrow, Gatwick and Manchester were the worst airports for lost bags.
IAG could be interested in Portugal's TAP, CEO Gallego... IAG CEO Luis Gallego says privatisation of Portugal's TAP airline "could be interesting" Portugal's government is expected to approve the legal framework for the privatisation on Thursday. IAG also owns Iberia, Aer Lingus and Vueling.
IAG chief sees Portugal's TAP as great fit, optimistic... IAG chief sees Portugal's TAP as great fit, optimistic about privatisation. Portugal's government is expected to approve the legal framework for the privatisation on Thursday. IAG also owns Iberia, Aer Lingus and Vueling.
BA owner IAG stands to make millions from unclaimed flight vouchers IAG, which also owns Iberia, Aer Lingus and Vueling, revealed in its last annual report that it had about £550 million worth of unclaimed vouchers. Thousands of passengers took up the offer, but a substantial number have not claimed their new flights.
Telegraph Travel Awards 2023: Which airline did you name the world’s best – and where did BA rank? Almost 30,000 readers voted in the 2023 Telegraph Travel Awards. Emirates topped this year’s poll, supplanting Singapore Airlines. Iberia came last out of 41 eligible carriers.
Ryanair eyes slots IAG may hand over as remedies in Air... Ryanair eyes slots IAG may hand over as remedies in Air Europa purchase -report. IAG, the owner of British Airways and Iberia, agreed to buy the remaining 80% in Spanish carrier Air Europa.
You could get onboard while airline shares surge Shares in airlines have surged since January. Easyjet is up 58 per cent having reported an 80 per cent surge in revenues. IAG, owner of BA, Iberia and Vueling has risen by 22 per cent.
You could get onboard while airline shares surge Shares in airlines have surged since January. Easyjet is up 58 per cent having reported an 80 per cent surge in revenues. IAG, owner of BA, Iberia and Vueling has risen by 22 per cent.
IAG's Spanish airline Iberia hires 2,145 staff ahead of Easter, summer Iberia, IAG's (ICAG.L) Spanish airline, plans to hire a total of 2,145 staff in the first half of the year. The airline, which operates from a hub in Madrid, will hire 100 new pilots.
You won’t find rows 4, 13, 14 and 17 on some planes – here’s why... Ryanair, Air France, Singapore Airlines, Cathay Pacific, Qatar Airlines, Emirates, KLM, Iberia and Lufthansa all skip row 13 on some of their planes. This is to do with triskaidekaphobia, or the fear of the number 13. The number 17 is also unlucky for some people because its anagram VIXI roughly means "my life is over" in Latin.
Unlucky for some: How many airlines skip row 13? Ryanair, Air France, Singapore Airlines, Cathay Pacific, Qatar Airlines, Emirates, KLM and Iberia all skip row 13 on certain planes. So does German carrier Lufthansa. Why are 13 and 17 considered unlucky numbers?
Airlines still have millions of unclaimed Covid travel vouchers Figures suggest EasyJet had £110m in unclaimed vouchers. IAG, which also owns Iberia and Air Lingus, said it had about €600m. Both companies have extended the expiry date of their vouchers a number of times.
IAG agrees to buy 80% stake in Air Europa for 400 mln euros IAG says deal will allow it to improve its position in the Latin American market and expand into Asia. Air Europa will maintain its brand but will be managed by Iberia. The protracted takeover began in 2019 when IAG announced it had agreed to buy its smaller rival for 1 billion euros.
Holidaymakers risk higher costs because of corporation tax raid, suggests British Airways IAG, the FTSE 100 company that owns British Airways, Aer Lingus and Iberia, said that increases in its costs will ultimately be borne by passengers. Comes amid a growing backlash against the Chancellor's plan to raise corporation tax from 19pc to 25pc in April.
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