Articles tagged “aer lingus”

Airline Weekly

British Airways and Iberia Parent Looks to Next Summer For Full Recovery

International Airlines Group (IAG) has no qualms about flying too much next summer. Instead, it plans to fly nearly as much as it did in 2019, with an aim in capturing all the pent up travel demand everyone is talking about. No matter that everyone else is doing the same.

2 years ago

Airline Weekly

IAG Sees Hope in Spain as Iberia, Vueling Roar Back

3 years ago

Business Travel

Britain’s Travel Industry Turns Out to Protest Government Restrictions

A united front came together for a “Travel Day of Action” — but it'll take an extremely loud voice to convince policy makers to fast forward the proposed July 19 reopening date and pry open wallets for more cash handouts.

Matthew Parsons, Skift | 3 years ago

Coronavirus

Aer Lingus Says Lifting Travel Restrictions in Ireland Won’t Give It a Bounce

The airline's new CEO has a point by saying the easing of travel curbs on July 19 is "too little too late." Many of her European counterparts would agree.

Padraic Halpin, Reuters | 3 years ago

Airlines

IAG Warns of Cuts at Aer Lingus Amid Uncertain European Recovery

IAG, one of Europe's largest airline groups, has an eye on the leisure travel recovery beginning in July if European governments cooperate. But with many restrictions still in place, the group is weighing taking further steps to restructure its operations, notably at Irish subsidiary Aer Lingus.

Edward Russell, Skift | 3 years ago

Airlines

IAG CEO Willie Walsh Remade European Aviation: Now He’s Retiring

He's been hinting at it for a while, but it's still something of a shock to hear that Willie Walsh is finally hanging up his boots. The Air Europa deal — should it come off — looks like his last hurrah.

Patrick Whyte, Skift | 4 years ago

Airlines

Aer Lingus Taps New CEO From Within Parent IAG

Stephen Kavanagh is staying on for a couple more months and will then serve as a non-executive director, both of which imply an amicable decision. New CEO Sean Doyle inherits an airline in decent financial shape but one that has its fair share of competitive challenges.

Patrick Whyte, Skift | 6 years ago

Airlines

Interview: IAG CEO on Low-Cost Competition and Passenger Experience

Willie Walsh is not afraid to make decisions that anger employee unions and disappoint some passengers. That may seem like poor strategy, but it's a big part of the reason that International Airlines Group is in better shape than most of Europe's other airlines. Sometimes, an executive must make unpopular decisions to ensure the long-term success of a business.

Brian Sumers, Skift | 7 years ago

Airlines

British Airways Owner’s Revenue Growth Is Coming From a Surprising Place: Holidays

Over the years British Airways has quietly built up a substantial package holidays business and parent company IAG is reaping the benefits. Whether this can be replicated at other parts of the business, is another matter.

Patrick Whyte, Skift | 7 years ago

Airlines

British Airways Owner Relying on Aer Lingus to Soften Brexit Blow

It looks like International Airlines Group knew it what it was doing last year when it acquired Aer Lingus.

Brian Sumers, Skift | 8 years ago