International Airlines Group (IAG)

As our airlines prepare for a busy travel period, new research from IAG underscores just how vital aviation is to an island nation like the UK. The findings reinforce what we’ve always known - aviation isn’t just about getting from A to B. It plays a crucial role in keeping families and friends connected across borders, with more than half of UK adults having close friends or relatives living overseas. Beyond connectivity, aviation is a powerful driver of economic growth, fuelling investment, employment, and supply chains. In fact, one in nine Britons personally knows someone working in the industry. Explore the key insights below. #Aviation #InternationalAirlinesGroup #Travel

International Airlines Group (IAG) and Microsoft are extending our co-funded Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) purchase agreement for another five years. Microsoft will co-fund an additional 39,000 tonnes of SAF, helping cut approximately 113,000 tonnes of lifecycle carbon emissions. It’s the largest and longest Scope 3 SAF agreement to date between an airline and a corporate customer, according to publicly available data. By partnering with corporate customers like Microsoft, IAG can purchase more SAF, reducing our Scope 1 (direct) emissions. Corporate customers benefit from lowering Scope 3 (indirect) emissions from a proportion of their corporate flying. ✈️ Read more: https://lnkd.in/eFBvN-Q6 #SAF #Decarbonisation #Microsoft #IAG #Sustainability

Throughout March, the UK Government has been gathering feedback on a proposed revenue certainty mechanism (RCM) for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). The UK has the opportunity to lead in SAF production, cutting emissions, while driving investment, jobs, and energy security and with the right support, could add £1.8 billion annually to the UK economy and create more than 10,000 jobs. But if we get this wrong, extra costs could hold us back. IAG has responded to the consultation, which closed yesterday. Here, our Chief Sustainability Officer, Jonathon Counsell, explains why getting the detail right is crucial. #SustainableAviationFuel #SAF #AviationPolicy

Calling all global innovators! The IAGi Accelerator Programme 2025 is now open. For the first time, we’re offering two distinct pathways tailored to start-ups at different stages: ✨ 𝗗𝗲𝗽𝗹𝗼𝘆 (𝟭𝟮 𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗸𝘀) – For start-ups with ready-to-test solutions. 🔍 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿 (𝟮𝟰 𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗸𝘀) – For early-stage, pre-commercialisation start-ups that want to better understand aviation and build their networks. We’re seeking cutting edge solutions to enhance efficiency, productivity and customer experience across IAG’s operating companies. This year we want to hear from start-ups specialising in: ·      Artificial Intelligence (#AI) ·      Automation ·      Sustainability ·      Customer-focused platforms ·      Connectivity & #IoT ·      Next-gen #computing If you’re eager to collaborate with IAG’s industry experts, gain valuable insights into aviation and explore potential commercial opportunities, we want to hear from you. 📅 Applications close 30 April 2025. #Innovation #Startups #Accelerator #IAGi #AviationTech #AI #Sustainability   ¡Llamada a todos los innovadores del mundo! El programa IAGi Accelerator para 2025 ya está abierto. Por primera vez, ofrecemos dos vías distintas adaptadas a empresas emergentes en diferentes etapas: ✨ Deploy (12 semanas) – Para start-ups con soluciones listas para probar. 🔍 Discover (24 semanas) – Para start-ups en fase inicial que exploran nuevas oportunidades. Buscamos soluciones de vanguardia para mejorar la eficiencia, la productividad y la experiencia del cliente en todas las empresas de IAG. Este año, queremos conocer start-ups especializadas en: ·      Inteligencia artificial (#IA) ·      Automatización ·      Sostenibilidad ·      Plataformas centradas en el cliente ·      Conectividad ·      Computación de última generación Si estás interesado en colaborar con expertos de IAG, obtener información valiosa sobre la industria de la aviación y explorar oportunidades comerciales, esta es tu oportunidad. 📅 Las solicitudes se cierran el 30 de abril de 2025. #InnovaciónConImpacto #Startups #Aceleradora #IAGi #AviationTech #IA #Sostenibilidad

☘️ A very happy St. Patrick's Day to all our Aer Lingus customers and colleagues! ☘️

Heathrow has become the world’s most expensive airport but without a customer experience to match the cost. Despite spending £15 billion in the last 20 years, Heathrow operates some of the world’s oldest terminal buildings. Now, four of the world’s leading associations representing airlines, the travel community and travel management companies have joined the #HeathrowReimagined campaign.  A very warm welcome on board to The Advantage Travel Partnership, The BTA (Business Travel Association), World Travel & Tourism Council and BAR UK LTD.  Together with Arora Group, Heathrow AOC (Airline Operators Committee), Virgin Atlantic, American Airlines and International Air Transport Association (IATA), we are calling on the Civil Aviation Authority for an urgent review into the way Heathrow is regulated – for the benefit of consumers, business and the UK economy.  https://lnkd.in/eFteYHYP

At International Airlines Group (IAG), #innovation is key to our #transformation. Today we are launching IAGi Ventures, the new corporate venturing arm of IAG, with up to €200 million available in funding to invest in high-potential companies over five years. It’s set to be one of the largest investments of its kind globally and the biggest by a European airline group ✈. We are looking for start-ups and scale-ups who can: 🚀 Create better customer experiences 😊  ⚙️ Drive increased operational efficiency 📈  ✈️Make air travel more sustainable ♻️ Applications for this year’s IAGi Accelerator programme – previously Hangar 51 – will be opening soon. Watch this space...

Ever wondered how many different careers are available in #aviation? Aer Lingus has the answers. International Airlines Group (IAG)’s Irish flag carrier hosted almost 300 guidance counsellors and students at a special careers day to showcase the huge variety of roles across the airline, the Irish Aviation Authority, Dublin Airport and AirNav Ireland. To encourage more girls to choose a career in aviation, women working across the industry shared what they love about their jobs and how they got where they are today. From CEO Lynne Embleton to the cabin and cockpit, cargo, maintenance, finance, marketing, PR, sales, revenue management, air traffic control, customer safety, law and more – the sky’s not the limit! ✈️ #WomeninAviation

This week we published our 2024 Annual Report. It was a very strong year for IAG, marked by the continued success of our transformation programme, which is strengthening our financial performance, enhancing the customer experience and making us a more sustainable business for the future - all while staying true to our purpose of connecting people, businesses, and countries. ✈️ In 2024, our airlines flew 122 million customers to 259 destinations with a fleet of 601 aircraft. 🤝 Our people play a critical role in driving our strategy, as we hire, train, and deliver our services with the best talent. Our total workforce continues to grow, now reaching 74,400 employees globally. 📈 We made good progress with our sustainability initiatives. In 2024 1.9% of the fuel we used was sustainable aviation fuel – the highest volume in the industry.   Read more here: https://lnkd.in/eZ5wzzn6

Wastefront has officially started construction on the UK’s first tyre-to-fuel facility in #Sunderland. International Airlines Group (IAG)’s Jonathon Counsell, Leigh Hudson and Jim Davies were on site to celebrate this step forward for the UK sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) industry. Once up and running, the plant will turn waste tyres into much-needed, domestically produced #SAF and create jobs in the region. Last year IAG powered 1.9% of its operations using SAF, but there needs to be even greater policy support to help innovators like Wastefront scale new technologies to meet growing SAF demand. Vianney Vales Christian A. Hvamstad #SAF #SustainableAviationFuels https://lnkd.in/edEzxTaC