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October 6, 2023 2:42 pm ET -
TAP Portugal Privatization Confirmation Attracts Strong Contenders
Portuguese flag carrier TAP Portugal is the latest European airline to garner interest in a region undergoing consolidation. The Portuguese government has had plans to privatize or partially privatize the national carrier for some time. In June, the Minister of…
September 23, 2023 11:51 am ET -
British Airways and India’s IndiGo Sign Codeshare Agreement
British Airways (BA) and Indian airline IndiGo have signed a codeshare agreement that gives the U.K. carrier’s passengers the opportunity to fly to three new destinations in India. The agreement will now give codeshare options for BA customers to eight…
September 19, 2023 9:37 am ET -
British Airways Offers to Foot $100k Training Bill for Prospective…
British Airways announced on Monday that it plans to help some prospective pilots pay for flight training in full. A tightening pilot shortage coupled with increasing travel demand has forced many air carriers to think differently about pilot recruitment. Consulting…
July 30, 2023 10:51 pm ET -
International Airlines Group Posts Record Half-Yearly Profit
The International Airlines Group (IAG) has delivered an astounding turnaround by posting a record operating profit for the first half of 2023 (1H23). The parent company of British Airways, Iberia, Vueling, LEVEL, and Aer Lingus achieved a €1.26 billion ($1.39…
May 30, 2023 10:00 pm ET -
British Airways Expands Flights to Africa
Recently, British Airways announced an expansion of its services to Accra, Ghana, citing improved route performance metrics. The airline will increase its flights from the current daily nonstop service to 10 weekly flights, effective from the IATA's Winter 2023 season.…