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IAG Initiates New Share Buy-Back to Bolster Air Europa Acquisition

IAG, the parent company of British Airways and Iberia, has started another share buy-back program aimed at supporting its planned acquisition of Spanish airline Air Europa.

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2024-07-01T23:14:29.901460-07:00

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UK Government and British Airways Face Legal Action Over 1990 Kuwait Hostage Crisis

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2024-07-01T07:32:38.710599-07:00

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Gatwick Airport Shut Down Due to British Airways 777 'Hot Brakes'

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2024-06-28T05:35:04.077171-07:00

2024-06-25T22:52:08.669447-07:00

British Airways IT Glitch Causes Major Baggage Chaos at Heathrow

British Airways experienced a significant IT meltdown at Heathrow Terminal 5 on Tuesday, causing passengers to wait over five hours for their baggage. The disruption, which started around 2 pm, stemmed from a fault in the airline’s computerised resource management system.

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IAG Initiates New Share Buy-Back to Bolster Air Europa Acquisition IAG, the parent company of British Airways and Iberia, has started another share buy-back program aimed at supporting its planned acquisition of Spanish airline Air Europa.

2024-07-01T23:14:29.901460-07:00

IAG Initiates New Share Buy-Back to Bolster Air Europa Acquisition

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UK Government and British Airways Face Legal Action Over 1990 Kuwait Hostage Crisis Passengers and crew of BA Flight 149, who were taken hostage in Kuwait during the Iraqi invasion, have sued the UK government and British Airways for allegedly knowingly putting them at risk. The lawsuit underscores longstanding allegations based on recently declassified evidence.

2024-07-01T07:32:38.710599-07:00

UK Government and British Airways Face Legal Action Over 1990 Kuwait Hostage Crisis

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Gatwick Airport Shut Down Due to British Airways 777 'Hot Brakes' A British Airways Boeing 777 bound for Vancouver had to abort takeoff at Gatwick Airport due to 'hot brakes,' prompting fire service intervention and closing the runway temporarily.

2024-06-28T05:35:04.077171-07:00

Gatwick Airport Shut Down Due to British Airways 777 'Hot Brakes'

Paddle Your Own Kanoo

British Airways IT Glitch Causes Major Baggage Chaos at Heathrow British Airways experienced a significant IT meltdown at Heathrow Terminal 5 on Tuesday, causing passengers to wait over five hours for their baggage. The disruption, which started around 2 pm, stemmed from a fault in the airline’s computerised resource management system.

2024-06-25T22:52:08.669447-07:00

British Airways IT Glitch Causes Major Baggage Chaos at Heathrow

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British Airways A320 Stairs Truck Catches Fire at Heathrow A fire broke out on a stair vehicle connected to a British Airways Airbus A320, sending black smoke and flames near Terminal 5 at Heathrow. Fire crews swiftly extinguished the blaze, and no passengers were impacted.

2024-06-24T12:30:01.709256-07:00

British Airways A320 Stairs Truck Catches Fire at Heathrow

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British Airways' BEA Liveried A319 Returns After Storage The Airbus A319 in British Airways' retro BEA livery has resumed service after being stored in Spain, signaling a revival of this specialized fleet.

2024-06-14T03:46:44.617048-07:00

British Airways' BEA Liveried A319 Returns After Storage

The Business Journals

Alaska Airlines and British Airways Enhance London Route Partnership Starting mid-June 2024, Alaska Airlines will code-share with British Airways for flights to London Heathrow, available for booking on Alaska's website. This expansion solidifies the relationship between the two oneworld alliance members.

2024-06-12T13:55:18.474188-07:00

Alaska Airlines and British Airways Enhance London Route Partnership

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British Airways Flight Makes 9-Hour Atlantic Crossing Twice Due to Technical Issue A British Airways flight from London to Houston was forced to return to its origin after reaching North America, resulting in a nine-hour journey due to a minor technical problem.

2024-06-11T12:40:37.946113-07:00

British Airways Flight Makes 9-Hour Atlantic Crossing Twice Due to Technical Issue

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JetBlue Begins Service from Long Island MacArthur to Florida JetBlue will start flights from Long Island MacArthur Airport (ISP) to three Florida destinations in October, expanding its New York Metro presence.

2024-06-11T08:26:14.209520-07:00

JetBlue Begins Service from Long Island MacArthur to Florida

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IAG Proposes New Remedies to Secure Air Europa Takeover Approval IAG has presented additional concessions to the European Commission to address competition concerns around its €400 million acquisition of Air Europa. Previous remedies were deemed insufficient, prompting this new bid to ensure consumer protection and market competitiveness.

2024-06-11T04:14:50.806876-07:00

IAG Proposes New Remedies to Secure Air Europa Takeover Approval

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