International Airlines Group News
International Airlines Group calls for government movement on Chinese visas
International Airlines Group is urging the prime minister to fulfil the government’s promise to introduce a new ten-year visa for Chinese visitors that it made over two years ago.
International Airlines Group to continue pursuit of Niki
Following the opening of insolvency procedures for low-cost carrier Niki in Austria on Friday, International Airlines Group has confirmed it plans to continue with the acquisition of the assets of the stricken carrier.
International Airlines Group steps in to purchase stricken Niki
International Airlines Group is to buy assets of the Austrian airline Niki, formerly part of the airberlin group. The deal is worth €20 million and will provide liquidity to Niki of up to €16.5 million.
IAG warns UK government to keep Heathrow costs in check
International Airlines Group is urging the government to make Heathrow airport provide a detailed breakdown of its expansion costs to ensure airlines’ customers are not ripped off.
IAG takes Level brand to Paris with new Orly flights
International Airlines Group will launch flights to Montreal, New York, Guadeloupe and Martinique from Paris Orly from July 2018 via Level - its low cost long-haul airline brand.
IAG overcomes bad weather and terror to report increase in profits
International Consolidated Airlines Group has reported a third quarter operating profit of €1,455 million before exceptional items. The figure is up from the €1,205 million reported last year.
Avis Budget Group expands IAG partnership
Avis Budget Group and International Airlines Group have renewed and expanded their global partnership. As part of the exclusive multi-year deal, Avis Car Rental and Budget Car Rental will be the only car rental brands available for booking through British Airways, Iberia and Iberia Express.
Carlson Wagonlit Travel signs multi-year distribution agreement with IAG
Carlson Wagonlit Travel has announced a multi-year distribution agreement with British Airways and Iberia Airlines, enabling CWT customers to avoid the airlines’ proposed surcharge on bookings created within participating global distribution systems that agree to these terms with IAG.
Flight Centre Travel Group reaches distribution deal with IAG
Flight Centre Travel Group, including its flagship global corporate travel division FCM Travel Solutions, has reached a multi-year agreement with British Airways and Iberia meaning customers in the UK and Ireland will be exempt from the airlines’ new £8 surcharge per fare component on GDS bookings.
IAG launches Vueling Club to frequent fliers
Vueling has announced the launch of its new customer loyalty programme, Vueling Club, in partnership with Avios. The new programme replaces Vueling’s previous Punto programme and offers members new benefits including free flights and more ways to get points from travel and everyday purchases.
Avis Budget Group renews global partnership with IAG
Avis Budget Group and International Airlines Group, one of the world’s largest airline groups carrying more than 100 million passengers each year, have renewed and expanded their global partnership.
New head of alliance for Vueling
Vueling has appointed Nick Ashton to the role of head of alliances. The newly created position, linked to Vueling Next, has a remit to maximise existing relationships and develop the company’s alliances strategy with a focus on customer experience and commercial optimisation.