British Airways and Iberia will merge
British Airways and Spain’s airline Iberia approved Thursday a preliminary agreement on a planned merger that would create a European aviation giant. The new airline would have 419 aircraft and fly to 205 destinations, the companies said in a joint statement, ending months of negotiations on a merger to better compete in the recession-hit...
Gordon Brown wants British Airways to call off strike
British Prime Minister Gordon Brown waded into the acrimonious dispute between British Airways PLC and its cabin crew on Monday, calling a planned strike by workers “deplorable” and urging union leaders to cancel the walkout. Speaking on Radio 4′s Woman’s Hour, Gordon Brown said the walk-outs should be called off. The...
British Airways flies as its board considers Iberia merger
British Airways’ shares are soaring – up 7% at the moment – as the airline confirmed its board is meeting today to consider a merger with Spain’s Iberia. At the same time Iberia is holding a separate meeting, prompting speculation that a deal is imminent after months of negotiation. BA pointed out that “no decisions...
British Airways:”Strike talk is premature”
British Airways boss Willie Walsh has urged passengers to make Christmas bookings with the airline, despite the growing threat of a crippling cabin crew strike during the festive season. Willie Walsh said trade union warnings of industrial action were premature and the airline was still prepared to hold discussions despite the carrier’s...
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