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International Consolidated Airlines Group (IAG), the parent company of British Airways, Spanish carrier Iberia, Spanish carrier Vueling, Irish airline Aer Lingus, and other brands, has announced impressive financial results for the first half of 2025.
According to the company's report, IAG's revenue increased by 8% to €15.9 billion in the January-June period, year-on-year. This growth was particularly strong in the second quarter, with revenue reaching approximately €8.86 billion, resulting in a net profit of around €1.13 billion. This performance reflects the robust demand for IAG's network and brands [1][2].
IAG's chief executive, Luis Gallego, attributed the strong results to the resilience of demand for travel. He also noted that the company is confident about earnings growth for the full year of 2025, but remains mindful of the ongoing uncertainty that may result from the geopolitical and macroeconomic backdrop [1][3].
The strong demand mentioned in the statement is likely a reference to the post-pandemic recovery in air travel. This recovery is evident in the ongoing strong passenger traffic and favorable market conditions that IAG has benefited from [1][3].
In May, IAG announced a multi-billion-dollar order for Boeing and Airbus planes, further demonstrating its commitment to growth and expansion [4].
The profit figure for the first half of 2025 represents an increase from €905 million in the first half of 2024, signifying a significant improvement in IAG's financial performance [5].
The statement was issued by IAG on Friday, August 1 [6]. This encouraging financial performance underscores the continued benefits that IAG continues to derive from the trend of a structural shift in consumer spending towards travel [7].
[1] IAG H1 2025 Results Presentation [2] IAG Q2 2025 Financial Performance [3] IAG Press Release - H1 2025 Results [4] IAG Announces Multi-billion Dollar Plane Order [5] IAG H1 2024 Financial Performance [6] IAG Press Release Date [7] IAG Benefits from Travel Spending Shift Trend
The impressive financial results of IAG, including a net profit of around €1.13 billion in Q2 2025, have attracted widespread attention in the finance industry, as the company's revenue increased by 8% to €15.9 billion in the first half of the year. In the business sector, this strong performance has been attributed to the resilience of demand for travel and the structural shift in consumer spending towards travel, which has benefited companies within the transportation industry, such as IAG.
