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Articles tagged “iag”

Airlines

Travelers Love Spunky Norwegian Air. But What About Investors?

Norwegian wins lots of awards, and they're well-deserved. But investors aren't sure the carrier will produce major profits any time soon. The problem? It may be growing too quickly.

Brian Sumers, Skift | 7 years ago

Travelers Love Spunky Norwegian Air. But What About Investors?

Online Travel

British Airways Adds a Fee That Could Weaken Airline-Ticket Middlemen

Skift anticipated that British Airways and Iberia would copy Lufthansa's pioneering move to push middlemen further out of the distribution chain. But the move is still eyebrow-raising because it defies two years of predictions by the distribution systems that Lufthansa's effort would fizzle out.

Sean O'Neill, Skift | 7 years ago

British Airways Adds a Fee That Could Weaken Airline-Ticket Middlemen

Airlines

The Battle for the Future of Airlines Is Still Being Fought Over the Atlantic

For economic reasons, the transatlantic aviation market has been a hotbed of innovation since the first direct flight almost 100 years ago. Building on the foundations set before, the new disrupters believe we are on the verge of a huge change. Will it last?

Patrick Whyte, Skift | 7 years ago

The Battle for the Future of Airlines Is Still Being Fought Over the Atlantic

Airlines

British Airways Parent Reveals Its Long-Haul, Low-Cost Carrier Level

It's been a quick turnaround for IAG, which only announced plans for a low-cost, long-haul airline in December. The legacy carriers have clearly been spooked by Norwegian's initiatives and are now working to compete in this new landscape.

Patrick Whyte, Skift | 7 years ago

British Airways Parent Reveals Its Long-Haul, Low-Cost Carrier Level

Airlines

Lufthansa Calls Direct Booking a Success as British Airways Is Poised to Copy It

Lufthansa is investing in direct booking connectivity with corporations (and the commercial initiatives to make them happen). The technological and commercial Tarmac being laid may pave the way for others, like IAG's British Airways.

Sean O'Neill, Skift | 7 years ago

Lufthansa Calls Direct Booking a Success as British Airways Is Poised to Copy It

Airlines

Interview: British Airways CEO on Low-Cost Mindsets and Legacy Airlines

Some old-school companies talk about embracing start-up thinking without knowing what that really means. This, though, is what they wish it looked like in practice.

Jason Clampet | 7 years ago

Interview: British Airways CEO on Low-Cost Mindsets and Legacy Airlines

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

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

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 | 8 years ago

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

Airlines

EasyJet, IAG CEOs Say Market Overreacted to Brexit

Yes, Brexit is a big deal politically in the United Kingdom. But the decision should not affect the nation's airlines much.

Brian Sumers, Skift | 8 years ago

Airlines

Will Low-Cost Airlines Benefit From a Brexit-Induced Corporate Travel Slowdown?

If the UK economy moves into recession, companies will look to slash their corporate travel budget. Full service carriers like British Airways are likely to take the bigger hit, which could benefit low-cost airlines like easyJet.

Patrick Whyte, Skift | 8 years ago

Will Low-Cost Airlines Benefit From a Brexit-Induced Corporate Travel Slowdown?