Willie Walsh
Heathrow told to cut passenger charges in move that could lower fares
Decision by Civil Aviation Authority comes despite airport having argued for higher fees
Kalyeena Makortoff and Gwyn Topham
08, Mar, 2023 @8:22 AM
Airline trade body blames recruitment approval delays for UK airports gridlock
Iata says approval times for new staff security clearances have more than tripled, driving potential employees away
Joe Middleton
31, May, 2022 @6:26 PM
‘Not trying to mislead’: airlines chief defends industry’s net zero pledge
Credibility is a reoccurring theme as Iata boss Willie Walsh explains how 2050 goal could be achieved
Gwyn Topham Transport correspondent
29, Oct, 2021 @3:19 PM
Airline and travel chiefs attack UK Covid testing and other rules
Willie Walsh, director general of Iata, calls tests ‘state-sponsored rip-off’ and ‘profiteering’
Gwyn Topham Transport correspondent
13, Oct, 2021 @6:17 PM
Airline industry past worst point of Covid crisis, says trade body
International Air Transport Association chief calls for simpler travel rules and fewer border restrictions to help sector recover
Gwyn Topham Transport correspondent
04, Oct, 2021 @4:18 PM
Covid testing must not become new norm to fly, says airline trade body
Head of Iata criticises cost of tests as international passenger numbers fall to 11% of pre-pandemic levels
Gwyn Topham Transport correspondent
07, Apr, 2021 @6:06 PM
Boeing's 737 Max flies again: but orders are needed to get it off the ground
The US regulator has given the green light on safety but the pandemic is piling on the pressure for sales
Jasper Jolly
20, Dec, 2020 @12:05 AM
Willie Walsh takes CarTrawler role after leaving BA owner IAG
Irish car hire technology firm appoints 58-year-old as deputy chairman
Gwyn Topham Transport correspondent
24, Sep, 2020 @11:13 AM
The red letter day for Royal Mail can't last
Parcel traffic is booming amid the Covid-19 pandemic but the company needs more letters to post more profit
Nils Pratley
08, Sep, 2020 @5:57 PM
Willie Walsh braces for a bumpy last ride in the airline business
The BA boss is quitting a reduced carrier that is planning 12,000 job cuts and facing a bruising annual meeting this week
Jasper Jolly
05, Sep, 2020 @11:05 PM
Portugal may go back on UK's quarantine list as Covid cases pass threshold
Country was added to safe travel list just over a week ago but fresh restrictions are now likely
Matthew Weaver
31, Aug, 2020 @5:42 PM
British Airways owner IAG to raise €2.75bn after record loss
Passenger numbers fell by more than 98% in second quarter as Covid-19 hit travel
Mark Sweney
31, Jul, 2020 @7:45 AM
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