Articles tagged “British Airways”

American Airlines

Airlines Tout Economic Importance of UK-U.S. Travel Corridor Ahead of G7 Summit

Airlines flying between the UK and U.S. have re-upped their push for a travel corridor between the two countries ahead of the G7 Summit later this week, a move they see as potentially…

Edward Russell | 3 years ago

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…

Edward Russell | 4 years ago

Airlines

U.S. Airport Screenings Near Pandemic Highs Despite New Virus Fears

Despite several states reporting an increase in coronavirus cases and California intensive care units at zero capacity, the U.S. Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has screened nearly 4.2 million holiday travelers…

Ruthy Munoz | 4 years ago

British Airways

Interview: British Airways CEO Alex Cruz

The Skift Airline Weekly Lounge returns with an exclusive interview with British Airways CEO Alex Cruz.

Jason Clampet | 5 years ago

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…

Seth Kaplan | 6 years ago

Aer Lingus

British Airways, Iberia, Vueling, Aer Lingus and Level Make Their Parent Proud

In a deep-dive look last month, Airline Weekly explained the magic of Aer Lingus, an Irish carrier bringing smiles to its parent company IAG. But Aer Lingus is far from…

Seth Kaplan | 6 years ago

Air France

Fueling Success in Europe: Airline Weekly Lounge Episode 74

Ryanair was one of just three individual airlines in Europe to post an operating profit in the first quarter. The success came not only by way of the airline’s juggernaut…

7 years ago

Air Mauritius

Left Behind by Brexit? Airline Weekly Lounge Episode 46

In the wake of Brexit, will the U.K. be able to remain in the European Common Aviation Area? We don’t know. But we do know that if the U.K. is…

8 years ago

British Airways

London Calling: Brexit becomes reality for U.K. airlines. But it’s not the only big development.

Airlines serving London have a lot to think about following last week’s Brexit vote. But Brexit is far from the only thing on their minds. Last year, the U.K.’s capital…

Seth Kaplan | 8 years ago

Aer Lingus

Europe’s Four-Headed Monster: It’s oddly paying more for fuel this year than last, but IAG is A-OK

Something’s not right here. International Airlines Group, or IAG—the parent company of British Airways, Iberia, Aer Lingus and Vueling—is spending more money on fuel this year than last year. And…

Seth Kaplan | 9 years ago