IAG agrees $1.8bn RCF secured on LHW and LGW slots

International Airlines Group (IAG) has signed a Revolving Credit Facility (RCF) with a syndicate of banks. The total amount available under the facility is $1.755 billion and will be available for a period of three years plus two one-year extension periods at the discretion of the lenders. The facility is available to Aer Lingus, British Airways and Iberia, each of whom has a separate borrower limit within the overall facility. Amounts drawn would be secured against eligible unencumbered aircraft assets and take-off and landing rights at both London Heathrow and London Gatwick airports. Simultaneous with entering into this new Revolving