FTSE 100 news / Companies and sectors / International Airlines Group / 16 October 2026
International Airlines Group (IAG): news on Friday 16 October 2026
+2.3 slightly positive
Coverage was mostly mildly positive, led by British Airways' new Colombo route, its Hoppers partnership, Vueling's extended Athletic deal and Aer Lingus fare sales. Gains were tempered by a BA flight returning after window damage, a delayed A380 retrofit and BA among airlines pushing back a Middle East restart.
What drove it
- BA Colombo route
- Aer Lingus sales
- BA window damage
The 20 stories
- −6.7 British Airways Flight Returns to Gatwick After Window Damage
BA flight returned after window damage; safety concern - +5.0 UK transport secretary: Heathrow expansion and climate goals can co-exist
Heathrow expansion backing benefits BA's home hub - +5.0 Aviation: British Airways to resume SL flights after 10-year hiatus
BA resuming Sri Lanka flights after a decade - −4.2 Is British Airways' Airbus A380 Retrofit Is Running Behind? Inside The Cabin That Has The Most To Gain
BA A380 cabin retrofit reportedly running behind - +4.2 Athletic and Vueling extend deal to 2030 with new sleeve branding
Vueling extends Athletic sponsorship to 2030 - +4.2 British Airways Partners with Hoppers for New Colombo Route Menu
BA Hoppers partnership for Colombo route - +4.2 British Airways brings Hoppers menu to new Colombo route - www.inflight-online.com
BA brings Hoppers menu to Colombo route - +4.2 Hoppers partners with British Airways on Colombo route launch ...
BA partnership on new Colombo route - +4.2 Vueling extends Athletic partnership to 2030 with logo switching to shirt sleeve
Vueling extends Athletic partnership with sleeve logo - +3.7 Hoppers partners with BA
Hoppers partners with BA - −3.3 Singapore Airlines, Delta, British Airways And Others Push Back Middle East Restart
BA among airlines delaying Middle East restart - +1.7 Jersey government may support 'crucial' Heathrow link with funds
Jersey may fund Heathrow link with BA - +1.7 Aer Lingus launches flash sale with huge discounts on flights to US - but you need to be quick
Aer Lingus US flights flash sale - +1.7 Edinburgh business leader reveals how two junior staff helped transform BA flights
Positive anecdote about transforming BA flights - +1.7 Dublin Airport passengers can save €100 on return flights to North America in Aer Lingus flash sale
Aer Lingus sale promotes transatlantic demand - +1.7 External Relations Minister: Heathrow link “critical” to Jersey’s economic future
Jersey minister calls Heathrow link critical - +1.7 Aer Lingus launches flash sale with huge discounts on North American flights
Aer Lingus discounted North America flights sale - +1.7 Aer Lingus launches flash sale with €100 off US flights - but you have to act fast
Aer Lingus flash sale on US flights - +1.7 Aer Lingus launches flash sale with €100 off North America flights - but you’ll need to be quick
Aer Lingus North America flash sale - +0.8 Jersey Government Considers Funding to Protect Year-Round British Airways London Link
Jersey considers funding to protect BA Heathrow route
International Airlines Group: every day · Travel and leisure on 16 October 2026 · FTSE 100 overview for the day