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Our purpose

Our role in the world is to connect people, businesses and countries. We celebrate the differences that make us who we are, and our diversity inspires us to innovate.

We are driven by the good we can do in the world, boosting economies, supporting jobs and our supply chain.

IAG at a glance

The Group’s structure maximises total returns for our shareholders. As the parent company, IAG is responsible for managing and allocating capital, driving overall Group performance and setting the agenda for sustainability and innovation.

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7

Operating companies

including 5 airlines

74

Employees globally

259

Destinations

across 91 countries

601

Fleet

Our Group

IAG has a unique business model within the airline industry, based on a light structure at the centre; agile, empowered and focused airline operating companies, accountable for results; and a central platform providing a competitive advantage through scale and world-class expertise.

Foundational principles

The operating companies, with their different brand identities and customised business models, are empowered to execute their strategies and are fully accountable for their financial results.

The central platform drives efficiency and simplicity across the operating companies whilst creating additional sources of revenue for IAG. This enables the Group to be at the forefront of innovation and sustainability in the airline industry, supporting and scaling top emerging technologies in travel and aviation.

The model allows the Group to more effectively take part in industry consolidation, with IAG ensuring inorganic options are aligned with our strategy and providing a central platform to the benefit of new operating companies joining the Group.

How we're structured

Our airlines Click companies below to learn more

British Airways

Connecting Britain with the world and the world with Britain

Full service carrier

Global market

Iberia

Europe’s leading Latin American connector

Full service carrier

Latin America and North Atlantic markets

Vueling

One of Europe’s leading low-cost airlines

Low-cost carrier

Intraeuropean market

Aer Lingus

Connecting Ireland with the world since 1936

Value carrier

North Atlantic market

LEVEL

Low-cost long-haul airline brand

Low-cost carrier

Latin America and North Atlantic markets

Our non-airline brands Click companies below to learn more

IAG Loyalty

Helps to drive deeper engagement with our customers. Customers earn Avios when they fly on our airlines and spend money with our partners. They can spend Avios on a range of great rewards.
40 million+ collectors
125+ partners

IAG Cargo

Operates an extensive air freight network with the opportunity for customers to also charter aircraft

15,000 flights a week

Top 10 cargo carrier

Group platform and central functions

GLOBAL REACH

Our destinations around the globe

IAG holds attractive leadership positions in each of its home markets: London, Madrid, Barcelona and Dublin. We also have a strong presence in the North Atlantic, South Atlantic and intra-European routes.

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