Profits jump at British Airways' owner as rivals struggle with Boeing delivery delays

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• British Airways owner IAG reported profits were up 15% from the same period last year.
• One analyst said the group avoided being affected by Boeing delivery delays like some rivals.
• Supply-chain constraints on engines have promoted some routes to be cut this winter.

The owner of British Airways posted bumper profits as it reported its third-quarter earnings on Friday that sent its stock higher.