IAG projects medium-term operating margin of 12-15% Aer Lingus and British Airways-owner IAG said today it would see a medium-term operating margin of 12% to 15%. Business • 21 Nov
Aer Lingus CEO frustrated by passenger cap in Dublin The chief executive of Aer Lingus has said it is "completely unacceptable" that Dublin Airport is asking the airline to consider reducing the number of … Business • 27 Oct
IAG reports record Q3 profit, beating forecasts Aer Lingus and British Airways-owner IAG has today beaten forecasts with record third-quarter profits following robust summer demand, but it warned of risks from political … Business • 27 Oct
Jet fuel costs could cloud European airlines' earnings Europe's major airlines are set for another bumper quarterly earnings season after a summer of record post-pandemic travel, but turmoil in Israel, the spillover impact … Business • 26 Oct
Vueling faces Italy antitrust probe on hand luggage fee Spanish low-cost airline Vueling is facing an antitrust investigation in Italy over hand luggage fees and online profiling, the Italian competition authority (AGCM) said today. Business • 11 Oct
Spain's Air Europa hit by credit card system breach Spanish airline Air Europa said today it had suffered a cyberattack on its online payment system that let some of its customers' credit card details … Business • 10 Oct
Aer Lingus returns to profits in first half of 2023 Aer Lingus made an operating profit of €40m in the first six months of the year, a turnaround from the €83m loss it recorded the … Business • 28 Jul
IAG's quarterly profit beats forecast IAG's quarterly profit beat analyst forecasts by 40% and the Aer Lingus and British Airways parent company said the outlook for summer travel was encouraging. Business • 28 Jul
5,000 Aer Lingus employees affected by cyber attack A spokesperson for Aer Lingus has confirmed that around 5,000 of its employees have been affected by a cyber attack that has compromised personal information. Ireland • 06 Jun
European airlines see strong summer bookings Aer Lingus-owner IAG and Air France-KLM reported bumper summer bookings as travellers pressed ahead with holiday plans despite a cost-of-living crisis. Business • 05 May
Aer Lingus seeks new stands and capacity at Dublin The Chief Executive of Aer Lingus has said the airline wants to see new stands and terminal capacity provided at Dublin Airport quickly so it … Business • 05 May
US fines British Airways $135,000 over tarmac delay The US Transportation Department (USDOT) has imposed a $135,000 penalty on British Airways over a 2017 tarmac delay in which it failed to ensure the … Business • 06 Apr
IAG buys remaining stake in Air Europa for €400m Aer Lingus owner International Airlines Group (IAG) has agreed to pay €400 million to Spain's Globalia for the remaining 80% of airline Air Europa it … Business • 23 Feb
IAG says demand holding strong after summer boost Aer Lingus and British Airways owner IAG said demand for its flights had not wavered after a strong summer that saw revenue exceed pre-pandemic levels … Business • 28 Oct 22
Aer Lingus flies back into profit in third quarter Aer Lingus has today reported operating profits of €139m for the third quarter of 2022, a strong improvement on the loss of €95m for the … Business • 28 Oct 22
BA halts short-haul sales from Heathrow until Aug 8 British Airways has halted ticket sales on short-haul flights from Heathrow until August 8 following the London airport's decision to cap capacity and tackle widespread … Business • 02 Aug 22
Aer Lingus reports operating loss of €95m in first half Aer Lingus has reported an operating loss of €95 million for the first six months of the year, down from a loss of €192 million … Business • 29 Jul 22
Aer Lingus owner IAG orders 50 new Boeing planes Aer Lingus and British Airways owner IAG has reached a deal with plane maker Boeing to order 25 737-8200 and 25 737-10 aircraft, plus 100 … Business • 19 May 22
Air fares will rise due to oil prices - Aer Lingus CEO Aer Lingus Chief Executive Lynne Embleton has said it is inevitable that fares at the airline will rise as a result of rising oil prices. Business • 06 May 22
IAG scales back its summer ramp-up Aer Lingus and British Airways-owner IAG has cut back plans to ramp up short-haul flights to avoid disruption at Heathrow airport this summer. Business • 06 May 22
IAG says Air Europa deal may take at least 18 months Luis Gallego, the chief executive of Aer Lingus and British Airways' parent IAG, said today a deal over the protracted acquisition of Spanish low-cost airline … Business • 06 Apr 22
IAG commits to 40% female management target by 2025 International Airlines Group (IAG) has increased its target for women in senior roles across the group to 40% by 2025. Business • 01 Mar 22
Aer Lingus posts operating loss of €347m for 2021 Aer Lingus has today reported an operating loss, before exceptational items, of €347m for the year to the end of December, an improvement on the … Business • 25 Feb 22
IAG and Air Europa cancel deal, examine other options Aer Lingus and Iberia-owner IAG and Air Europa are looking at alternative ways to work together, with a deadline set for the end of January, … Business • 16 Dec 21
IAG in advanced talks to cancel Air Europa acquisition Aer Lingus and British Airways owner IAG is set to cancel its acquisition of rival Air Europa from privately held Spanish company Globalia after European … Business • 15 Dec 21
