British Airways on Monday announced a massive $9 billion overhaul of its operations that will include a brand new web site and mobile app, renovated airport lounges, artificial intelligence technology integrated into its computer systems, and upgraded first-class seating. "We're on a journey to a Better BA for our people and our customers, underpinned by a transformation program that will see us invest $9 billion over the next three years to revolutionize our business," British Airways' Chief Customer Offic ...

Core Points - JetBlue Airways is seeking U.S. Department of Transportation approval for a code-sharing agreement with British Airways to expand their networks [1][4] - The code-sharing agreement would cover 75 destinations in the U.S. and 17 cities in Europe, enhancing travel options for customers [2] - JetBlue has been increasing its European service, adding flights to major cities, but still lags behind larger trans-Atlantic alliances [3] Group 1 - The proposed agreement would allow customers to book a single ticket for travel on both airlines, facilitating access to a broader range of destinations [4] - This request follows a previous setback where a federal judge invalidated JetBlue's partnership with American Airlines in the U.S. Northeast [4] - The code-sharing strategy is a common approach for airlines to expand their reach in regions where they have limited presence [2]

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Boarding1Now/iStock Editorial via Getty Images In Europe, we are seeing mainline carriers such as Lufthansa (OTCQX:DLAKF) struggle in the first quarter after it faced strikes earlier this year and also Air France-KLM (OTCPK:AFRAF) did not have a higher quarter as costs are mounting. International Consolidated Airlines Group or IAG reported first quarter earnings on the 10th of May. In this report, I will be discussing the results and assess whether the stock is still after surging 17.6% since my coverag ...

• Strong demand, higher revenue, increased unit revenue and increased operating profit in Q1 • Investing in our businesses to deliver customer and operational benefits 1 Certain statements included in this document and any related conference call or webcast (including any related Q&A session) are forward-looking. These statements can be identified by the fact that they do not relate only to historical or current facts. By their nature, they involve risk and uncertainties because they relate to events and de ...

Luis Gallego Sure. Very happy to. Yes, in terms of the BA Holidays question, we think bringing the two businesses together makes a lot of sense there. Two asset-light businesses that are growing very fast and we think we can continue that growth and probably speed it up by bringing the two businesses together and working more closely. So as an example, last year, we allowed customers booking BA Holidays to pay with their Avios to reduce the cost of their trip. And now we see 20% of all bookings on BA Holida ...

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Financial Performance - The company reported a full year operating profit of €3.5 billion, up from €1.2 billion in 2022 and exceeding the €3.3 billion achieved in 2019, with an operating margin of 11.9% [4][16] - Significant free cash flow of €1.3 billion was generated, with net debt reduced to €9.2 billion and a leverage ratio of 1.7x, lower than the previous year [5][16] Business Line Performance - Iberia delivered an operating profit of €940 million, more than doubling from the previous year, with a margin of 13.5% [19] - British Airways' profit increased by over GBP 1.1 billion to GBP 1.4 billion, with a margin of 10% [18] - Aer Lingus improved profits to €225 million with a margin of 10% [17] - Vueling achieved nearly €400 million in operating profit with a margin of 12.4% [19] - IAG Loyalty's profit grew by 70% to GBP 280 million, adding 4.9 million new members [9] Market Performance - Capacity increased by 23% year-on-year, with passenger unit revenue up more than 8% and non-fuel unit costs reduced by 4.4% [15] - North America saw a capacity growth of 23% and PRASK increased by nearly 4% [26] - Latin America and the Caribbean experienced a 19% capacity increase and an 8% rise in PRASK [27] - The Asia Pacific region is recovering, with capacity at around 40% of 2019 levels [28] Company Strategy and Industry Competition - The company is focused on growing its global leadership positions, particularly in the North Atlantic market, where British Airways is the leading carrier [50] - Investment in modernizing the fleet and enhancing customer experience is a priority, with a commitment to sustainability [76][77] - The company plans to maintain a disciplined approach to capital allocation while investing in growth opportunities [46] Management Commentary on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in generating significant free cash flow in 2024, with strong demand expected to continue, particularly in leisure travel [6][78] - The company is focused on improving operational performance, particularly at British Airways, with ongoing investments in technology and processes [11][88] - The outlook for 2024 includes a projected ASK growth of around 7% and a slight increase in non-fuel CASK due to investments and inflation [79][80] Other Important Information - The company has made significant progress on its sustainability agenda, reducing carbon intensity by 3.6% year-on-year [76] - A new management team has been appointed, with changes effective from April [83] Q&A Session Summary Question: CapEx phasing and British Airways on-time performance - Management indicated that CapEx is expected to increase towards the end of the year, with improvements in British Airways' punctuality being a focus area [85][87] Question: Madrid-Barajas expansion impact - The company supports the expansion of Madrid-Barajas, emphasizing the need for sustainable and affordable development [90][91] Question: Margins and Heathrow management - Management did not provide specific guidance on margins but indicated a consensus around €3.3 billion for 2024 [93][94] - Support for Heathrow expansion was reiterated, with a focus on improving airport performance regardless of the third runway debate [95][96] Question: Capacity growth flexibility and emissions - Management acknowledged that capacity growth is primarily driven by utilization and load factors, with some opportunities for growth in Iberia [97][99] - Discussions on CORSIA highlighted the need for global alignment and the challenges posed by European mandates [101][102]

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International Airlines Group (IAG), the owner of British Airways, and U.S.-based firm Twelve have ... [+] signed what the airline group is describing as its largest sustainable aviation fuel partnership to date. (Photo by Dan Kitwood/Getty Images)Getty ImagesInternational Airlines Group (IAG), the owner of British Airways, and Berkley, California, U.S.-based carbon transformation firm Twelve have signed what the airline group is describing as its "largest" sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) partnership to date ...