IAG chief executive Willie Walsh is to retire

International Airlines Group's long-serving chief executive Willie Walsh has revealed plans to retire from the Aer Lingus and British Airways owner after a 15-year career with the group.

Mr Walsh - who orchestrated the creation of International Airlines Group (IAG) through the merger of British Airways and Spanish carrier Iberia - will step down from the role and board of IAG on March 26 and retire on June 30.