BA owner’s profits rise by 20% despite drop in passenger numbers last year

IAG enjoys record operating profits on margins of more than 15% at British Airways and sister airline Iberia British Airways’ owner, International Airlines Group (IAG), has announced a sharp rise in annual profits to almost £4bn despite carrying slightly fewer passengers in 2025. Pre-tax profits across the group increased by 20% to €4.5bn (£3.9bn), with record operating profits on margins of more than 15% at BA and its sister airline Iberia. Continue reading...

By Gwyn Topham Transport correspondent