LSE:IAG 27 February 2026 - 8 June 2026

IAG Launches Buyback as Fuel Costs Loom
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IAG slips as traders test strength of rally on fuel hedge doubts

IAG shares fell 0.15% to 409.6p in London on Wednesday, marking a third straight decline as investors focused on rising fuel costs and hedging strategies. The group is 70% hedged for 2026 but now expects its annual fuel bill to reach €9.0 billion. IAG revised its capacity growth forecast downward and will report second-quarter results on July 31.
June 10, 2026
IAG Stock Falls After New Fuel Worries and EU Carbon Debate
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IAG Stock Falls After New Fuel Worries and EU Carbon Debate

IAG shares fell 1.54% to 414.3p in London Monday, with 3.88 million shares traded, as oil prices surged and a dispute over EU carbon costs intensified. Brent crude rose nearly 5% to $97.60 per barrel after Iran-Israel clashes. IAG, Air France-KLM, Lufthansa, and Ryanair urged the EU not to expand emissions trading to outbound flights. IAG expects a €9.0 billion fuel bill for 2026, 70% hedged for this year.
June 8, 2026
IAG Launches Buyback as Fuel Costs Loom
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IAG Launches Buyback as Fuel Costs Loom

International Consolidated Airlines Group shares held steady at 385.5 pence in midday London trading Tuesday after launching a new €500 million buyback, with 5.61 million shares traded by 12:53 BST. The buyback, which began May 18 and may run until September 30, follows a completed €500 million programme last week. IAG reported Q1 revenue up 1.9% to €7.18 billion and operating profit up 77.3% to €351 million. Fuel costs remain a concern.
May 19, 2026
IAG Completes €500 Million Buyback, But Fuel Shock Keeps British Airways Owner Under Pressure
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IAG Completes €500 Million Buyback, But Fuel Shock Keeps British Airways Owner Under Pressure

International Consolidated Airlines Group completed a €500 million buyback, acquiring 2.53% of its shares for treasury ahead of a planned cancellation pending shareholder approval. IAG shares fell 2.58% to 374.50 pence, despite first-quarter operating profit jumping 77.3%. The company warned of lower annual profit and higher fuel costs amid ongoing disruption in the Strait of Hormuz.
May 15, 2026
IAG Just Cleaned Up €822 Million of Debt — But Fuel Costs Are Still the Real Story
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IAG Just Cleaned Up €822 Million of Debt — But Fuel Costs Are Still the Real Story

International Consolidated Airlines Group repurchased €821.7 million of its 2028 convertible bonds, canceling 99.6% of the issue. The move follows a profit warning tied to rising jet-fuel costs and supply disruption from the Iran conflict. IAG shares fell 1% to 387.20 pence. The company reported a first-quarter operating profit of €351 million and net leverage at 0.5 times EBITDA.
May 14, 2026
IAG Stock Slips Again: Why British Airways Owner’s Bond Buyback Isn’t the Whole Story
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IAG Stock Slips Again: Why British Airways Owner’s Bond Buyback Isn’t the Whole Story

International Consolidated Airlines Group shares fell 1.46% in London after the company repurchased 99.6% of its €825 million 2028 convertible bonds, as rising jet fuel costs forced it to cut 2026 profit and capacity forecasts. IAG said it is 70% hedged on fuel for 2024 and expects to return €1 billion to shareholders by February 2027. The stock had dropped 2.98% on Tuesday amid heavy trading.
May 13, 2026
IAG Stock Pulls Back as Fuel Shock Tests the Bond-Buyback Rally
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IAG Stock Pulls Back as Fuel Shock Tests the Bond-Buyback Rally

IAG shares fell 3% to 397.5p in late London trading Tuesday, reversing part of Monday’s bond-buyback rally. The group repurchased €819 million of its €825 million 2028 convertible bonds, easing dilution risk, but management now expects a €9 billion fuel bill and slower capacity growth. Q1 operating profit rose 77% to €351 million. Trading volume was more than double the average.
May 12, 2026
IAG Shares Rise Before Q1 Results as Jet Fuel Shock Tests British Airways Owner
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IAG Shares Rise Before Q1 Results as Jet Fuel Shock Tests British Airways Owner

IAG shares closed up 2.22% at 372.40 pence in London, recovering some recent losses ahead of its May 8 first-quarter results. Investors remain focused on jet-fuel costs after Air France-KLM warned of a $2.4 billion rise in its 2026 fuel bill. IAG stock remains about 20% below its February high. Analysts expect updates on fares, bookings, and capacity.
April 30, 2026
IAG’s €500 Million Buyback Faces A Jet-Fuel Test As British Airways Fares Rise
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IAG’s €500 Million Buyback Faces A Jet-Fuel Test As British Airways Fares Rise

International Consolidated Airlines Group SA bought 13.76 million shares last week and confirmed the cancellation of 115.53 million treasury shares, reducing its share capital to €461.17 million. The company said it will raise ticket prices as jet fuel costs have surged to $150–$200 a barrel. IAG’s London shares closed at 373.90 pence, down 0.66%. Airlines across Europe are also raising fares and warning of higher losses.
April 27, 2026
IAG Fares Are Set To Rise As British Airways Owner Faces A Fuel Shock
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IAG Fares Are Set To Rise As British Airways Owner Faces A Fuel Shock

International Consolidated Airlines Group will raise ticket prices due to higher jet fuel costs following the Iran-war fuel shock, though it reports no supply interruptions. Shares fell 1.62% to 377.10p in London on Friday as Brent crude closed at $105.33 a barrel. IAG is seeking government flexibility on airport slots to offset rising costs. The group is set to report first-quarter results on May 8.
April 25, 2026
British Airways Pilot Salary 2026: Pay Deal Vote Puts Strike Risk And CEO Pay In Focus
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British Airways Pilot Salary 2026: Pay Deal Vote Puts Strike Risk And CEO Pay In Focus

British Airways pilots will vote next week on a 79-page pay proposal, raising the risk of strikes ahead of summer travel. The proposal offers a pay rise starting at 2.5% and rising to 4%, but unions say it would cut pension contributions and flying pay. BA reported a 2025 operating profit of £2.23 billion, while CEO Sean Doyle’s 2026 compensation is estimated at up to £5.6 million.
April 25, 2026
IAG Shares Slide as Jet-Fuel Shock Hits British Airways Owner Before Q1 Results
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IAG Shares Slide as Jet-Fuel Shock Hits British Airways Owner Before Q1 Results

International Consolidated Airlines Group shares fell 2.1% in London after Brent crude rose above $100 a barrel, following reports of gunfire hitting ships in the Strait of Hormuz. IAG said it faces higher fuel costs but no supply disruptions. Brussels is weighing mandatory jet-fuel reserves as the International Energy Agency warns of possible shortages by June. IAG will report first-quarter results on May 8.
April 22, 2026
International Consolidated Airlines Group SA Extends British Airways Middle East Flight Suspensions as Fuel, Safety Risks Rise
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International Consolidated Airlines Group SA Extends British Airways Middle East Flight Suspensions as Fuel, Safety Risks Rise

International Consolidated Airlines Group will keep British Airways flights to Amman, Bahrain, Dubai, and Tel Aviv suspended until May 31, and Doha until April 30, as Middle East conflict disrupts routes. The carrier has added extra flights to Bangkok and Singapore. Europe's aviation regulator warned of new risks from crowded airspace. IAG recently reported record 2025 operating profit but faces fuel cost pressures and uncertain demand.
March 30, 2026
International Consolidated Airlines Group (IAG) Share Price Slips Even After 115 Million Share Cancellation
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International Consolidated Airlines Group (IAG) Share Price Slips Even After 115 Million Share Cancellation

International Consolidated Airlines Group shares fell about 2% to 359 pence Thursday after canceling 115.5 million treasury shares, leaving the stock 23% below its Feb. 27 high. The drop tracked a broader market selloff, with the FTSE 100 down 1.3%. IAG said it still holds 89.5 million treasury shares, with 4.52 billion shares outstanding.
March 26, 2026
International Consolidated Airlines Group stock price drops 4% as oil surge rattles airline shares
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International Consolidated Airlines Group stock price drops 4% as oil surge rattles airline shares

International Consolidated Airlines Group shares fell to 343 pence Thursday, underperforming the London market as Brent crude briefly topped $119 a barrel after Gulf energy site attacks. British Airways extended flight cancellations across the Middle East, while rivals including Air France-KLM and Lufthansa raised fares or added flights to offset fuel and airspace disruptions.
March 19, 2026
International Consolidated Airlines Group SA stock falls as oil tops $100; IAG fuel hedges face fresh test
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International Consolidated Airlines Group SA stock falls as oil tops $100; IAG fuel hedges face fresh test

IAG shares dropped 3.23% to 362 pence in London on Thursday as oil prices rose above $100 a barrel, raising concerns over airline fuel costs. The company said it remains well hedged and has no immediate plans to raise fares. British Airways ended winter flights to Abu Dhabi early, citing uncertainty. Package holiday group On the Beach suspended its profit forecast after a slowdown in Mediterranean bookings.
March 12, 2026