IAG Cargo has today announced that it will be launching a new four-times weekly route to Santiago, Chile starting from its winter 2016 schedule. Operated with a British Airways B787-9, the service will offer customers a weekly lift of up to 3,360 tonnes into Latin America. The new route - IAG Cargo’s longest direct route - will make the airline the only carrier to fly direct from its London Heathrow (LHR) hub to Santiago International Airport (SCL). “This new route adds to our expanding … [Read more...] about IAG Cargo to begin London-Santiago service this winter
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Engine fire forces BA 777 to abort take off
A British Airways aircraft engine caught fire in Las Vegas as it was about to take off for London, Gatwick Tuesday night (US west coast time), forcing all 172 passengers and crew to escape down emergency slides as smoke and flames engulfed the aircraft. Several passengers needed hospital treatment for minor injuries after the B777-200's aborted takeoff, with one of those present saying smoke caused people to rush to the front of the plane, sparking scenes of panic. General Electric said … [Read more...] about Engine fire forces BA 777 to abort take off
Govt’ gives green light for Aer Lingus stake sales
The Irish parliament gave International Consolidated Airlines' (IAG) bid for Aer Lingus the final go-ahead. Irish MPs voted by 74 votes to 51 in favour of the deal, according to local media reports. The vote comes after the Irish government agreed to sell its 25 per cent in Aer Lingus to IAG earlier this week, saying that IAG had made "a number of extremely important changes" to its initial offer. Under the deal, IAG agreed to a legally binding commitment to maintain current services between … [Read more...] about Govt’ gives green light for Aer Lingus stake sales
Govt' gives green light for Aer Lingus stake sales
The Irish parliament gave International Consolidated Airlines' (IAG) bid for Aer Lingus the final go-ahead. Irish MPs voted by 74 votes to 51 in favour of the deal, according to local media reports. The vote comes after the Irish government agreed to sell its 25 per cent in Aer Lingus to IAG earlier this week, saying that IAG had made "a number of extremely important changes" to its initial offer. Under the deal, IAG agreed to a legally binding commitment to maintain current services between … [Read more...] about Govt' gives green light for Aer Lingus stake sales
BMW, Bosch join DB in cartel damages claim
Reuters reported that German carmaker BMW and car supplier Bosch would join Deutsche Bahn in two claims for about 2.1 billion euros (US$2.4 billion) in damages from air freight carriers involved in a cartel. The cartel involving Lufthansa and British Airways was first discovered seven years ago and triggered fines in the EU and in the US. … [Read more...] about BMW, Bosch join DB in cartel damages claim
Aer Lingus to accept takeover bid from IAG
The BBC has reported that Aer Lingus will be taken over by International Airlines Group (IAG), the parent company of British Airways and Iberia Airlines. According to several news sources, IAG pitched its latest proposal at €2.50 a share, valuing Aer Lingus at about €1.3 billion (approx. US$1.5 billion). The Irish Government owns a 25.1 per cent stake in Aer Lingus, while Ryanair owns 29.9 per cent. If the board accepts the bid the government will have to … [Read more...] about Aer Lingus to accept takeover bid from IAG
