IAG's Walsh calls for cheaper A380s as it considers fleet plan for Level

IAG could consider buying more A380s from Airbus if the superjumbo was cheaper, CE Willie Walsh said, adding that he was also looking at planes for the airline group's new carrier Level. IAG already operates 12 A380s, and could be interested in buying more if Airbus improved the pricing, Walsh said, although the airline was not currently negotiating with Airbus. "The pricing that Airbus has offered in the past is unacceptable to us," Walsh said. "We've said very clearly to Airbus if they want to sell A380s they need to be aggressive on pricing and when they work out how to sell the aircraft, knock on our door and we'll talk to them." Airbus secured the future of the superjumbo when it agreed a deal with airline Emirates in January for up to 36 A380s worth as much as US$16b at list prices. <br/>