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Business May 8, 2026

IAG braces for €2bn fuel bill shock as Iran conflict tests British Airways owner

IAG braces for €2bn fuel bill shock as Iran conflict tests British Airways owner
IAG, the owner of British Airways, announces $23bn aircraft order despite trade war concerns, as profits surge and transatlantic demand holds firm.

The owner of British Airways has warned that the war in Iran will saddle the group with a €2 billion fuel bill shock this year, taking the gloss off a bullish set of first-quarter numbers and forcing the City to rein in its profit expectations.

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