Willie Walsh

IATA: Passenger numbers to recover in 2024

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) expects overall traveller numbers to reach 4 billion in 2024, exceeding pre-COVID-19 levels

IATA responds to slot changes

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has welcomed updated slot guidance from the European Airport Coordinators Association (EUACA).

IATA confirms Leger in commercial role

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has appointed Frederic Leger senior vice president for commercial products and services

IATA boss makes post-pandemic cargo call

IATA has urged the air cargo industry to work, post-COVID-19, with the same levels of cooperation as during the pandemic

New job for Willie Walsh revealed

Since leaving the airline group in September many have speculated what his next role will be

Willie Walsh retires from IAG

IAG chief takes his delayed retirement, as former Iberia boss takes over amid shareholder revolt over Walsh’s pay

IAG Chief Threatens Legal Action Over Quarantine Rules

Willie Walsh, the chief executive of British Airways’ parent IAG, has said the group is considering taking legal action over the government’s mandatory quarantine for passengers arriving into the UK.

Willie Walsh: UK Quarantine Raises Relaunch Doubts

The chief executive of British Airways’ parent group IAG has said the company will need to review its plans to relaunch flights after the British prime minister Boris Johnson revealed proposals to implement a 14-day quarantine period for passengers arriving into the UK by air.

Coronavirus: Willie Walsh Warns of Further Cuts

The owner of British Airways has warned that further group wide restructuring will be “essential” for its survival and that it could take up to three years for passenger demand to return to normal.