Record Operating Profit and Revenue Growth
International Airlines Group (IAG) achieved a record operating profit of €4.4 billion, up nearly €1 billion from the previous year, and revenue growth of 9% during the fiscal year 2024.
Strong Free Cash Flow Generation
IAG generated almost €3.6 billion of free cash flow after investing €2.8 billion in the business, demonstrating robust cash flow management.
High Operating Margins
The group secured a structural step-up in operating margins to an industry-leading 13.8%, with British Airways' margin at 14.2% and Iberia achieving over €1 billion in operating profit for the first time.
IAG Loyalty's Impressive Growth
IAG Loyalty delivered a profit of £420 million, growing by over 40%, and became the third-largest operating company by profit within the group.
Commitment to Shareholder Returns
IAG announced a sustainable ordinary dividend and plans to return up to €1 billion of excess capital to shareholders in the next 12 months.
Reduction in Net Debt
The company reduced its net debt by over €1.7 billion compared to the previous year, achieving a net leverage of 1.1 times, well below its target of 1.8 times.