Fears over Greek and Austrian banks send FTSE shares down December 15, 2009 Britain’s leading share index shed 0.6 per cent yesterday, snapping a three-session rally with banks hit by some renewed sector caution, while oils and miners fell as a strengthening dollar weighed on metal prices. At the close, the FTSE 100 was 29.57 points lower at 5,285.77 after having gained one per cent on Monday to [...]
How brand perceptions differ across the pond November 3, 2009 HOW different are British and American perceptions of the same brands? We took a quick look at the BrandIndex UK and US scores of three pairs of brands. Not surprisingly, American Airlines did better in America (average for the last year, plus 14) than in the UK (plus 6), and British Airways did better in [...]
How brand perceptions differ across the pond November 3, 2009 HOW different are British and American perceptions of the same brands? We took a quick look at the BrandIndex UK and US scores of three pairs of brands. Not surprisingly, American Airlines did better in America (average for the last year, plus 14) than in the UK (plus 6), and British Airways did better in [...]
London rises to highest close in 3 weeks on Dubai bailout December 14, 2009 BRITAIN’S top share index closed at its highest level in a week yesterday, led by banks, after Abu Dhabi bailed out Dubai with $10bn in surprise aid, with commodities stocks also notching up solid gains. The FTSE 100 closed up 53.77 points at 5,315.34, its highest close since 4 December, adding to a rise the [...]
BA workers to vote on Xmas strike action November 2, 2009 BRITISH AIRWAYS (BA), the ailing flag-carrier, was dealt another blow yesterday after the Unite union said results of a ballot on strike action would be announced mid-December. The decision to kick off the vote next week came after thousands of cabin crew met at Sandown racecourse yesterday to thrash out a response to BA’s cost-cutting [...]
ITV search nears an end November 4, 2009 ITV HAS narrowed its search for a new chairman to three candidates, giving hope that the calamitous hunt to replace Michael Grade could be nearing an end. A source close to the commercial broadcaster said yesterday that three candidates remain in the race, though they were unable to confirm the identities of the individuals. Betting [...]
BA boss pledges emission cuts September 22, 2009 Willie Walsh, the chief executive of British Airways, yesterday pledged that the entire aviation industry would see its carbon dioxide emissions slashed to half of 2005 levels by 2050. He said the proposals were the “best option for the planet”, although air fares could rise.
Retreating miners offset a strong day for banking sector December 3, 2009 A retreat in mining stocks offset gains in financials from Bank of America’s decision to repay bailout funds, leaving Britain’s top share index down 0.3 per cent at yesterday’s close. The FTSE 100 shed 14.39 points to end at 5,313.00, after gaining 0.3 percent on Wednesday. Banks were the top risers with sentiment helped by [...]
Lufthansa opens up the books on bmi to its rivals September 8, 2009 BRITISH Airways (BA) and Virgin Atlantic have signed confidentiality agreements with Lufthansa over talks with its bmi airline, it is understood. The German carrier has opened its books at Bmi, offering limited due diligence to its rivals ahead of a potential sale of the airline. Bmi’s assets are desirable because they include slots at sought-after [...]
Skywest passengers fall in September after slump October 12, 2009 SKYWESTAIRLINES, the Australian budget carrier, said yesterday it had carried 8.55 per cent fewer passengers last month than it did in September 2008. The airline said 30,000 people flew in September, down from 33,000 in 2008, but its load factor – which measures how full its planes are – rose 1.4 per cent to 54.16, [...]