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 loss of €361m reported in 2020. Business • 25 Feb 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 loss of €361m reported in 2020. 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, after they cancelled a takeover deal more than a year after it was struck. Business • 16 Dec 21
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, after they cancelled a takeover deal more than a year after it was struck. 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 regulators indicated they would not allow it to go through without further concessions. Business • 15 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 regulators indicated they would not allow it to go through without further concessions. Business • 15 Dec 21
BA's short-haul flights from Gatwick to start by March British Airways' short-haul flights from London's Gatwick airport will start by the end of March, with an initial plan to fly to 35 destinations, the airline said today. Business • 14 Dec 21
BA's short-haul flights from Gatwick to start by March British Airways' short-haul flights from London's Gatwick airport will start by the end of March, with an initial plan to fly to 35 destinations, the airline said today. Business • 14 Dec 21
IAG says transatlantic bookings close to 2019 levels The boss of Aer Lingus and British Airways owner IAG said today its transatlantic bookings had already reached nearly 100% of 2019 levels after the United States dropped restrictions earlier this month. Business • 22 Nov 21
IAG says transatlantic bookings close to 2019 levels The boss of Aer Lingus and British Airways owner IAG said today its transatlantic bookings had already reached nearly 100% of 2019 levels after the United States dropped restrictions earlier this month. Business • 22 Nov 21
Aer Lingus owner IAG to buy fuel made from wood waste The parent of Aer Lingus, IAG, as well as Southwest Airlines have agreed to purchase nearly 300 million gallons of sustainable aviation fuel created from woody biomass at a Mississippi biorefinery. Business • 10 Nov 21
Aer Lingus owner IAG to buy fuel made from wood waste The parent of Aer Lingus, IAG, as well as Southwest Airlines have agreed to purchase nearly 300 million gallons of sustainable aviation fuel created from woody biomass at a Mississippi biorefinery. Business • 10 Nov 21
Wizz CEO says business class flying bad for environment The boss of Hungarian budget airline Wizz Air has attacked the sustainability credentials of traditional airlines like Air France-KLM and Lufthansa, saying business class flying was bad for the environment. Business • 10 Nov 21
Wizz CEO says business class flying bad for environment The boss of Hungarian budget airline Wizz Air has attacked the sustainability credentials of traditional airlines like Air France-KLM and Lufthansa, saying business class flying was bad for the environment. Business • 10 Nov 21
Lagging business travel takes shine off US restart Planes will fill the skies above the North Atlantic again from today a boon for airlines after 19 months of restrictions, but that alone will not be enough for carriers whose profits depend on filling the most expensive seats. Business • 08 Nov 21
Lagging business travel takes shine off US restart Planes will fill the skies above the North Atlantic again from today a boon for airlines after 19 months of restrictions, but that alone will not be enough for carriers whose profits depend on filling the most expensive seats. Business • 08 Nov 21
All seats on Aer Lingus flights to US sold for Monday Aer Lingus said today that it has sold every seat on its flights to the US for Monday, as restrictions lift on foreign travellers entering the US and transatlantic flights resume. Business • 05 Nov 21
All seats on Aer Lingus flights to US sold for Monday Aer Lingus said today that it has sold every seat on its flights to the US for Monday, as restrictions lift on foreign travellers entering the US and transatlantic flights resume. Business • 05 Nov 21
BA's new Gatwick unit given second chance by union British Airways, owned by IAG, has signalled it could reverse its decision to scrap short-haul flights from London's second biggest airport Gatwick. Business • 04 Oct 21
BA's new Gatwick unit given second chance by union British Airways, owned by IAG, has signalled it could reverse its decision to scrap short-haul flights from London's second biggest airport Gatwick. Business • 04 Oct 21
Europe's low-cost carriers to drive jet demand - Boeing Planemaker Boeing said that European low-cost carriers would help drive demand for new aircraft in the region over the next 20 years, as airlines replace their ageing fleets with more fuel-efficient jets. Business • 21 Sep 21
Europe's low-cost carriers to drive jet demand - Boeing Planemaker Boeing said that European low-cost carriers would help drive demand for new aircraft in the region over the next 20 years, as airlines replace their ageing fleets with more fuel-efficient jets. Business • 21 Sep 21
IAG not planning to tap investors for funds Aer Lingus and British Airways owner IAG is not planning to raise billions of euros from shareholders to get the company through the extended Covid-19 crisis, its chief executive Luis Gallego told The Sunday Times. Business • 20 Sep 21
IAG not planning to tap investors for funds Aer Lingus and British Airways owner IAG is not planning to raise billions of euros from shareholders to get the company through the extended Covid-19 crisis, its chief executive Luis Gallego told The Sunday Times. Business • 20 Sep 21
BA plans subsidiary for short-haul flights at Gatwick British Airways is planning to launch a subsidiary to operate short-haul flights at London's Gatwick Airport. Business • 27 Aug 21
BA plans subsidiary for short-haul flights at Gatwick British Airways is planning to launch a subsidiary to operate short-haul flights at London's Gatwick Airport. Business • 27 Aug 21
British Airways settles with 2018 data breach victims British Airways has settled a case brought by customers and staff affected by a massive 2018 data breach that led to personal information being leaked, the court-appointed lead solicitors in the case said today. Business • 06 Jul 21
British Airways settles with 2018 data breach victims British Airways has settled a case brought by customers and staff affected by a massive 2018 data breach that led to personal information being leaked, the court-appointed lead solicitors in the case said today. Business • 06 Jul 21
EU opens study of IAG planned purchase of Air Europa The European Commission has opened an in-depth investigation into International Airlines Group's planned purchase of Spain's Air Europa. Business • 30 Jun 21
EU opens study of IAG planned purchase of Air Europa The European Commission has opened an in-depth investigation into International Airlines Group's planned purchase of Spain's Air Europa. Business • 30 Jun 21
BA temporarily lays off thousands of staff again British Airways has again temporarily laid off thousands of its staff, citing delays to travel as the reason behind its decision. Business • 11 Jun 21
BA temporarily lays off thousands of staff again British Airways has again temporarily laid off thousands of its staff, citing delays to travel as the reason behind its decision. Business • 11 Jun 21
IAG boosts liquidity with €825m convertible bond Aer Lingus and British Airways-owner IAG said today it would launch a convertible bond with an initial issue size of €825m. Business • 11 May 21
IAG boosts liquidity with €825m convertible bond Aer Lingus and British Airways-owner IAG said today it would launch a convertible bond with an initial issue size of €825m. Business • 11 May 21
Aer Lingus won't get through Covid without jobs impact Aer Lingus and British Airways-owner IAG has reported a €1.14 billion loss for the three months to end-March, as the pandemic restricted travel. Business • 07 May 21
Aer Lingus won't get through Covid without jobs impact Aer Lingus and British Airways-owner IAG has reported a €1.14 billion loss for the three months to end-March, as the pandemic restricted travel. Business • 07 May 21
Ryanair commits to 12.5% sustainable fuel by 2030 Ryanair plans to power 12.5% of its flights with sustainable aviation fuels by 2030, the airline has said, as it announced a €1.5m donation to Trinity College Dublin to launch a sustainable aviation research centre. Business • 29 Apr 21
Ryanair commits to 12.5% sustainable fuel by 2030 Ryanair plans to power 12.5% of its flights with sustainable aviation fuels by 2030, the airline has said, as it announced a €1.5m donation to Trinity College Dublin to launch a sustainable aviation research centre. Business • 29 Apr 21
IAG to cut emissions with sustainable fuel target Aer Lingus and British Airways-owner International Airlines Group has committed to powering 10% of its flights with sustainable aviation fuel by 2030. Business • 22 Apr 21
IAG to cut emissions with sustainable fuel target Aer Lingus and British Airways-owner International Airlines Group has committed to powering 10% of its flights with sustainable aviation fuel by 2030. Business • 22 Apr 21
IAG secures $1.76bn in credit to bolster finances Aer Lingus, British Airways and Iberia owner IAG has secured a $1.76bn credit facility from a group of banks that would be available to its coronavirus-hit airlines. Business • 23 Mar 21
IAG secures $1.76bn in credit to bolster finances Aer Lingus, British Airways and Iberia owner IAG has secured a $1.76bn credit facility from a group of banks that would be available to its coronavirus-hit airlines. Business • 23 Mar 21
Fresh UK travel warning hits airline stocks Shares in Ryanair and other airlines slumped today as Britons were warned not to book summer holidays abroad by government ministers as Covid-19 cases in parts of Europe soar. Business • 22 Mar 21
Fresh UK travel warning hits airline stocks Shares in Ryanair and other airlines slumped today as Britons were warned not to book summer holidays abroad by government ministers as Covid-19 cases in parts of Europe soar. Business • 22 Mar 21
Aer Lingus owner IAG raises €1.2 billion in bond issue Aer Lingus and British Airways owner IAG raised €1.2 billion through a bond issue it said would help to see it through what could be a longer than expected pandemic-driven travel downturn. Business • 19 Mar 21
Aer Lingus owner IAG raises €1.2 billion in bond issue Aer Lingus and British Airways owner IAG raised €1.2 billion through a bond issue it said would help to see it through what could be a longer than expected pandemic-driven travel downturn. Business • 19 Mar 21
Aer Lingus owner IAG to raise €1 billion in bond issue Aer Lingus and British Airways-owner IAG said it planned to raise about €1 billion through a bond issue, further strengthening its finances to help it survive the pandemic should the travel downturn go on longer than expected. Business • 18 Mar 21
Aer Lingus owner IAG to raise €1 billion in bond issue Aer Lingus and British Airways-owner IAG said it planned to raise about €1 billion through a bond issue, further strengthening its finances to help it survive the pandemic should the travel downturn go on longer than expected. Business • 18 Mar 21
Aer Lingus calls for air travel resumption plan The interim chief executive of Aer Lingus has said the Government and the airline sector needs to start the planning for the resumption of air travel in a meaningful way once the pandemic subsides. Business • 26 Feb 21
Aer Lingus calls for air travel resumption plan The interim chief executive of Aer Lingus has said the Government and the airline sector needs to start the planning for the resumption of air travel in a meaningful way once the pandemic subsides. Business • 26 Feb 21
