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While Uncertainty Looms, Low-Cost Carriers Continue Preparing for Brexit

June 3, 2018 Adrian Vannahme

The United Kingdom and the European Union will be going their separate ways next spring, leaving many to wonder how airlines are preparing for potential changes. While both sides have already agreed to a transitional

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Norwegian Rejects Two Buyout Offers From IAG

May 4, 2018 Mateen Kontoravdis

Norwegian Air Shuttle confirmed on Friday that it has rejected two separate offers from International Airlines Group (IAG), the parent company of Aer Lingus, British Airways, Iberia, LEVEL, and Vueling. The news comes just weeks after

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Norwegian Air Signals That Other Airlines May Be Interested in Company

April 28, 2018 John Flett

Norwegian Air Shuttle (NAS) CEO Bjorn Kjos has divulged that the airline has been approached by other parties interested in buying a stake in the Norwegian-based carrier after it was reported on April 12 that

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IAG Group Gets Stake of Norwegian Air Shuttle, Prepares Buyout Offer

April 12, 2018 Pablo Diaz

In a statement released this morning, IAG Group, the holding company that controls British Airways and Iberia, among other companies, confirmed that it took a major step towards the acquisition of Norwegian Air Shuttle. The

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Low-Cost Airlines Crossing the Pond: LEVEL

February 5, 2018 Thomas Pallini

Since the introduction of numerous low-cost airlines to the transatlantic market, access to Europe has never been easier or cheaper. New fuel-efficient aircraft and low-cost business models have allowed for increased competition among low-cost carriers,

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IAG Calls for Easing of UK Visa Restrictions for Chinese Nationals

January 30, 2018 John Flett

The importance of air route connectivity between the UK and China has long been touted as one of the reasons to expand London’s Heathrow Airport. With the world’s busiest two runway airport currently at capacity,

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Formula One Legend Niki Lauda Beats IAG to Regain His Airline

January 25, 2018 John Flett

Formula One legend Niki Lauda, who survived a horrific crash at the German Grand Prix in 1976 and has since shifted his endeavors to the aviation industry, has defied the odds again and successfully bid

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Iberia Announces First Airbus A350 Long-Haul Route

January 20, 2018 Thomas Pallini

During an event at Fitur, the International Tourism Fair in Madrid, Spanish airline Iberia announced the first route for its new Airbus A350-900 aircraft to New York’s JFK Airport. However, the airline did not go

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LEVEL Lands a New Hub In Paris

November 30, 2017 Mateen Kontoravdis

From July 2018, the International Airlines Group (IAG) will launch new flights from Paris to Montreal, Newark, Guadeloupe, and Martinique under thr brand LEVEL, the company’s low-cost long-haul brand. LEVEL was founded in early 2017

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IAG Profits Rise Despite Challenging Environment

July 31, 2017 Joshua Drabble

International Airlines Group (IAG), the multi-national airline holding company, has announced that its operating profits have risen by an incredible 37 percent to €975m in the past six months, up from €710m during the same

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Norwegian Brushes off Concerns Regarding IAG’s Level

April 19, 2017 Tomos Howells

Norwegian Air CEO, Bjorn Kjos, announced yesterday that he is not wavered or concerned about IAG’s plans to start a low-cost airline offering transatlantic flights. Norwegian Air has all but dominated the low-cost, long-haul market from their

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IAG Brings Low-Cost, Long-Haul Travel to a New Level

March 19, 2017 Jace Moseley

International Airlines Group (IAG), the owner of British Airways, Aer Lingus, Iberia, and Vueling, announced they would be launching a new long-haul airline called Level. The airline will be the fifth airline brand under IAG operation. The

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Qatar Airways Increases Stake in IAG

May 19, 2016 Joe Pesek

After seeing success in its initial investment, Qatar Airways has raised its stake in International Consolidated Airlines Group (IAG) to a total of 15.01%. Current restrictions in the European Union allow foreign investors to hold

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Aer Lingus Moves One Step Closer to IAG Takeover

May 27, 2015 Daniel Morley

Aer Lingus appears to be moving closer to a full takeover by the IAG group. On May 26th, the Irish government agreed to sell their 25% stake in the airline. The government believes the sale

While Uncertainty Looms, Low-Cost Carriers Continue Preparing for Brexit

Norwegian Rejects Two Buyout Offers From IAG

Norwegian Air Signals That Other Airlines May Be Interested in Company

IAG Group Gets Stake of Norwegian Air Shuttle, Prepares Buyout Offer

Low-Cost Airlines Crossing the Pond: LEVEL

IAG Calls for Easing of UK Visa Restrictions for Chinese Nationals

Formula One Legend Niki Lauda Beats IAG to Regain His Airline

Iberia Announces First Airbus A350 Long-Haul Route

LEVEL Lands a New Hub In Paris

IAG Profits Rise Despite Challenging Environment

Norwegian Brushes off Concerns Regarding IAG’s Level

IAG Brings Low-Cost, Long-Haul Travel to a New Level

Qatar Airways Increases Stake in IAG

Aer Lingus Moves One Step Closer to IAG Takeover

Unlikely Allies Join Forces to Demand Action on European ATC Strikes

Norwegian Announces First Entry into Canada

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Rolls Royce Aerospace: The Engine Manufacturer Across the Atlantic

ViaAir Continues Rapid Expansion at Largest Hub