Willie Walsh
Willie Walsh
William Matthew "Willie" Walshis an Irish airline executive. He is CEO of International Airlines Group, and has been CEO of Aer Lingus and British Airways...
ProfessionBusiness Executive
Date of Birth25 October 1961
business fit meeting objectives plan position preparing
This plan will make us fit for the future. Meeting the business plan's objectives will put us in a position to take on our competitors in preparing for growth.
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These are encouraging results which reflect better revenue and the continued efforts of our people to strengthen the business.
great means options
It is great to see it. It means there will be more options for airlines.
achieved fuel prices record risen
If fuel prices had not risen to record levels, we would have achieved it.
address annual british longer means pension problem similar
It means working longer to get a similar annual pension, but one that is more secure. This should address the pension problem at British Airways once and for all.
affordable pensions provide solution
This is a solution that will provide competitive, affordable pensions for the future.
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These changes are necessary to clear the past deficit and to contain the amount of future funding needed.
order bigs aircraft
We are pleased we haven't got one on order. It's too big an aircraft.
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We're in the fortunate position that Rod Eddington left the fleet in good shape. It's unlikely we will do anything in the short-term.
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Today marks the start of a renewed effort to deliver our goal of a 10 percent operating margin.