Tag #British Airways

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IAG Q2 Beats Expectations Despite North American Slowdown

IAG's Q2 2024 revenue rose 6.8% to €8.86 billion, exceeding expectations, but concerns over a North American market slowdown, linked to US trade uncertainties, caused a share price pullback; however, management expects Q3 stabilization and positive medium-term prospects.

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40% Bias Score

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Flight 149: Four Months as Human Shields in Kuwait

British Airways Flight 149, carrying nearly 400 passengers from London to Kuala Lumpur, was unexpectedly grounded in Kuwait during the Iraqi invasion on August 2, 1990, resulting in a four-month ordeal as human shields, leading to a class-action lawsuit due to severe trauma and alleged government ne...

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BA Fined £3.2m After Luggage Handler Falls at Heathrow

British Airways was fined £3.2 million for two serious injuries suffered by baggage handlers at Heathrow Airport due to falls from televators lacking safety features such as guardrails.

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28% Bias Score

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Douglas Cuts 2025 Targets, Stock Plummets 20%

Douglas, a German perfume retailer, announced a significant downward revision of its 2025 financial outlook, expecting a net profit of approximately €175 million instead of the previously projected €225-265 million, and a revenue of €4.5 billion instead of €4.7-4.8 billion, causing a 20% drop in its...

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36% Bias Score

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London Eye: From Rejected Design to Iconic Landmark

Architects Julia Barfield and David Marks, overcoming initial rejection in a 1993 design competition, built the London Eye, a 135-meter Ferris wheel opened December 31, 1999, attracting 85 million riders and becoming a prominent London landmark.

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dailymail.co.uk
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Jet2 Profit Warning Triggers Airline Sector Downturn

Jet2's profit warning, driven by rising costs including a £25 million increase due to the UK Budget's minimum wage hike and a £20 million increase due to sustainable aviation fuel mandates, caused a 10.7 percent share price drop, impacting the broader airline and market indices.

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Double Gatwick Emergency: Toxic Fumes and Bird Strike Cause Airport Chaos

Two flights, a British Airways Boeing 777 and an easyJet Airbus A320, experienced separate emergencies 60 seconds apart at Gatwick Airport on Tuesday; the BA flight declared a full emergency due to toxic fumes, while the easyJet flight reported a bird strike, causing temporary runway closure and tra...

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Airline Boarding Pass Error Raises Security Concerns

A BBC journalist flew to Madrid using another passenger's boarding pass and luggage tags, highlighting a security lapse at London Heathrow Airport that British Airways is investigating; the return flight was cancelled as a result and the BBC had to buy a replacement ticket.

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IAG Orders 53 Aircraft Amidst Record First-Quarter Profits

IAG, parent company of British Airways, ordered 53 new aircraft (21 Airbus A330-900neos and 32 Boeing 787-10s) for delivery between 2028 and 2033, fueled by a near tripling of its first-quarter 2025 operating profit to €198 million due to strong demand and lower fuel costs.

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24% Bias Score

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dailymail.co.uk
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British Airways Crew Member Arrested in Singapore on Rape Charges

A British Airways flight attendant was arrested in Singapore for allegedly raping a female colleague during a layover; he faces up to 20 years in prison and caning if convicted under Singaporean law; two other British Airways air hostesses have returned to the UK.

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Gender Equality
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Kretinsky's Royal Mail Acquisition Raises Concerns

Czech businessman Daniel Kretinsky is acquiring Royal Mail owner International Distribution Services (IDS) for £3.6 billion despite a failed similar attempt in the Netherlands involving PostNL; the deal raises concerns about service quality and financial stability.

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Spotify Reports First Annual Profit on Subscriber Surge

Spotify, a Sweden-based music streaming service, reported its first annual profit with €4.2bn (£3.5bn) in revenue—a 16% increase—due to an 11% rise in Premium subscribers to 263 million, despite price increases.

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36% Bias Score

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