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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Alastair Jamieson

British Airways parent IAG hit by huge losses but eyes return to post-Covid profit

AP

British Airways is cutting capacity on its summer schedule by 5 per cent to reduce cancellations and delays as parent company IAG eyes a post-pandemic recovery from heavy losses towards profit for the rest of the year.

The flag carrier struggled to cope with staff shortages at the start of this year, compounded by ongoing IT problems, just as passengers returned in large numbers following the end of Covid regulations.

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