Tag: brexit
Should British Airways be sacrificed to save IAG in Europe?
Under pressure from several airlines and EU member states, IAG may be forced to spin off British Airways to comply with Brexit rules. And, logically, the English don't see it that way.
After the crisis, we're back down to earth
The...
Virgin Atlantic no longer wants Air France-KLM
While Air France was supposed to take a 31% stake in Virgin Atlantic in the coming months in a three-way game involving Delta Airlines and China Easter, Richard Branson has just announced that he is no longer selling.
Why such...
IAG acquires Air Europa…and it’s much bigger than it soundsAG rachète Air Europa…et c’est beaucoup plus important que ça en a l’air
Yesterday we talked about Lufthansa's renewed interest in Alitalia and the huge impact this would have on the battle for leadership in Europe and for the big alliances.
Only a few hours after writing this article a bomb fell, real...
Why so many airlines have collapsed…and why it will continue
The last few months have seen a significant number of airlines experiencing difficulties or even disappearing. This may seem surprising in a context of continuous growth in the number of passengers, but it can be explained. Worse: this is...
IAG and Norwegian: it’s not yes, but it’s not no either
If IAG has recently declared that it does not want to make an offer to buy Norwegian, however, the door does not seem to be closed for the time being.
Norwegian is not at its best and IAG's announcement not...
Brexit: what impact on the air traveler?
The fateful date is coming and everything suggests that we are heading for a no-deal Brexit. A situation that, even if it does not last, will not be without impact on the airline industry and passengers.
And since what is...
Air France-KLM and Virgin Atlantic: a cloud remains
Although the authorities have approved Air France KLM's entry into the capital of Virgin Atlantic, the operation may not take place in the event of a "no deal Brexit".
During the presentation of the group's quarterly results to analysts, Frédéric...
Air France-KLM authorized to take a stake in Virgin Atlantic and what this means for the future
The European Commission has just authorized Air France-KLM to acquire 31% of Virgin Atlantic in a three-way deal announced in summer 2017 with Delta Airlines. It ruled that despite the sometimes high combined market shares of Delta, Virgin Atlantic...
EU-Qatar agreement: unclear benefits for some, a lifeline for others
The day before yesterday was announced an open sky agreement between Qatar and the European Union, signed after long negotiations. This agreement, which took 8 years to complete, will allow the 27 members of the European Union and Qatar...