Irene García Pérez , Bloomberg
The UK's departure from the European Union still isn't sorted yet, which means companies like IAG are putting contingency plans in place.
1 month ago
Benjamin Katz, Bloomberg
Britain's flagship carrier is refusing to offer its staff a standard three-year accord. It's proposing only a one-year deal due to uncertainty about Brexit. While unions dislike the move, British Airways does need to manage the risks of the UK's planned exit from the European Union in March.
2 months ago
Patrick Whyte, Skift
Oneworld might have a shiny new brand identity but it should probably spend its time now trying to smooth things over with one of its key airline members.
2 months ago
Irene García Pérez and Christopher Jasper , Bloomberg
Things don't seem to be getting any better for Norwegian. The money raised will keep it going for now, but any potential buyers will be keeping an eye on how its plan for profitable growth turns out.
2 months ago
Patrick Whyte, Skift
Is this the end of the story? We're willing to bet that this one still has more twists and turns to come.
2 months ago
Patrick Whyte, Skift
IAG's outspoken CEO Willie Walsh has always been confident about post-Brexit flying rights — unlike some other airline bosses. The problem is the European Union seems to have other ideas.
3 months ago
Patrick Whyte, Skift
From the sounds of it, Norwegian's next earnings update won't be pretty but it will be hoping that it has done enough cost-cutting to put it on a sounder footing in 2019.
3 months ago
Bloomberg
Qatar Airways looks like it will continue with its airline investment strategy over the course of 2019. We should expect similar announcements during the coming months.
3 months ago
Jay Shabat, Skift Airline Weekly
Europe’s airline sector is a mix of thriving and struggling carriers. It’s also a mix of welcome developments, like booming transatlantic demand, and very unwelcome ones, like severe air traffic control delays.
3 months ago
Andrew Noël , Bloomberg
Struggling Norwegian Air continues to assure investors while mapping out its future. One thing is nearly certain, 2019 will bring changes to the once, high-flying industry disrupter.
3 months ago
Patrick Whyte, Skift
Willie Walsh loves a deal and it sounds like he is still keen. If Norwegian can sort out a cash injection, then a potential acquisition is even more attractive.
5 months ago
Patrick Whyte, Skift
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.
6 months ago