BA owner says recovery of business travel will drive return to profit | International Airlines Group

BA owner says recovery of business travel will drive return to profit | International Airlines Group

British Airways’ owner has said a recovery in business travel and trips by wealthy passengers will drive a return to profitability this year. International Airlines Group (IAG), which also owns Iberia and Aer Lingus, said that while Omicron had a short-term impact on bookings in January and February, the easing of coronavirus-related travel restrictions had…

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Europe’s Airports Face Chaos as Travelers Return

Europe’s Airports Face Chaos as Travelers Return

In an echo of what American carriers faced as Omicron spread, easyJet said hundreds of its cancellations occurred because of coronavirus-related crew absences. British Airways has also been struggling with staff sickness but said a majority of its flights continue to operate as planned. On Tuesday, easyJet’s chief executive officer, Johan Lundgren, said that he…

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