British Airways owner IAG falls after Q2 profit declines

International Consolidated Airlines

31/07/2026 08:16

** Shares of British Airways owner IAG ICAG.L down 3.1% at 424 pence 
** Co posts Q2 operating profit before exceptional items of €1.41 bln ($1.62 bln), below €1.68 bln a year earlier
** All of IAG's airlines saw an adverse impact from higher fuel prices from March onwards, as fuel costs and emissions charges jumped nearly 23% to €2.22 billion, IAG said
** ICAG up ~5.9% YTD, as of last close

($1 = 0.8682 euros)

 (Reporting by Megha Kumari in Bengaluru)
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