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Cruz resigns as British Airways CEO, for IAG it is the worst crisis ever

The new manager will be Sean Doyle

The decision is official, today, Monday October 12, 2020, resignation of Alex Cruz from the role of CEO of the British Airways carrier was announced. In his place will be Sean Doyle, current CEO of Aer Lingus; meanwhile, main company of British carrier, IAG, made statements that are not exactly encouraging for the future. Luis Gallego, CEO of International Airlines Group, explained how the current...

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