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Articles tagged “iberia”

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Qatar Airways Ups Stake in British Airways Owner With $600 Million Investment

Remember non-European Union nationals cannot own more than 49.9 percent of a European airline. So what's Qatar Airways' big plan for International Airlines Group?

Alexander Cornwell and Paul Sandle, Reuters | 4 years ago

Qatar Airways Ups Stake in British Airways Owner With $600 Million Investment

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

Online Travel

Accor Backs Chatbot Tech Builder Mindsay in $10 Million Funding Round

The funding of French startup Mindsay may be small news. But interviews with its customers Iberia and CWT suggest that a second wave of chatbot technology has stopped frustrating travelers with as many misunderstandings as the earlier tech did. That's a big deal for the sector.

Sean O'Neill, Skift | 5 years ago

Accor Backs Chatbot Tech Builder Mindsay in $10 Million Funding Round

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Post-Brexit Ownership Rules Could Put British Airways Owner Under New Scrutiny

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.

Patrick Whyte, Skift | 5 years ago

Post-Brexit Ownership Rules Could Put British Airways Owner Under New Scrutiny

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European Regulators Are Investigating Lufthansa’s Controversial Travel Agent Surcharge

The European Union's decision to investigate Lufthansa's surcharge represents a potential blow to the airline industry, which is attempting to wrestle back control from intermediaries. Although the transport commission confirmed an investigation, it doesn't appear that any decision is imminent.

Patrick Whyte, Skift | 7 years ago

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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

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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

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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

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Iberia Debuts Its New Long-Haul Premium Economy Class

Iberia is just the latest in a host of carriers to launch a premium economy cabin, but the product looks like a big improvement over the main cabin.

Grant Martin, Skift | 8 years ago

Iberia Debuts Its New Long-Haul Premium Economy Class

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2 Airlines That Are Helping Passengers Live Like a Local

Not all hospitality and tourism trends become aviation trends too, but the travel like a local trend touches all sectors. Some airlines recognize the trend and are doing what they can to get it right.

Dan Peltier, Skift | 9 years ago

2 Airlines That Are Helping Passengers Live Like a Local