Further Qatar Airways investment in Aer Lingus owner IAG 'will depend on Brexit talks'

Whether Qatar Airways further increases its stake in Aer Lingus and British Airways owner IAG will fully depend on the outcome of UK and EU Brexit trade talks, according to a leading aviation analyst.

Qatar Airways has increased its holding in IAG to 25.1%, buying another stake worth $600m (€555m) as part of a strategy it has described as highly successful. Qatar previously held 21.4% of IAG, which also owns Spanish carriers Iberia and Vueling.