https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/tags/tag/airlines merger/ Airlines Merger News en Breaking Travel News Copyright 2026 2026-04-19T09:06:30+00:00 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/flying-or-falling-the-future-of-the-global-aviation-industry/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/flying-or-falling-the-future-of-the-global-aviation-industry/ While perhaps the most global of industries, aviation has failed to create a truly global airline. But with rising fuel costs, falling prices and natural disasters all taking a toll, the crunch for legacy carriers across the globe is fast approaching. Here Breaking Travel News looks at the various strategies open to airlines as they seek to survive. Wed, 27 Jul 2011 13:36:59 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/eu-approves-united-and-continental-merger/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/eu-approves-united-and-continental-merger/ The European Commission has granted unconditional approval to the proposed merger of United Airlines and Continental Airlines. U.S. authorities will need to grant final approval for the creation of what would become the world’s largest airline. Wed, 28 Jul 2010 13:14:05 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/aa-ba-iberia-transatlantic-tie-up-cleared-for-take-off1/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/aa-ba-iberia-transatlantic-tie-up-cleared-for-take-off1/ The controversial transatlantic tie-up between American Airlines, British Airways and Iberia has won final approval from the US Department of Transport, some 14 years after it was first proposed. The three carriers will now be able to jointly set prices, sell tickets and schedule flights through their Oneworld alliance. Wed, 21 Jul 2010 10:41:07 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/eu-approves-aa-ba-and-iberia-transatlantic-tie-up/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/eu-approves-aa-ba-and-iberia-transatlantic-tie-up/ The European Commission has cleared for take-off the three-way transatlantic tie-up between American Airlines, British Airways and Iberia. The airlines are expected to start co-ordinating schedules and pricing from the autumn, subject to final approval from the US Department of Transport. Wed, 14 Jul 2010 13:14:12 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/iberia-and-ba-sign-merger-structure-agreement/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/iberia-and-ba-sign-merger-structure-agreement/ British Airways and Iberia have formally agreed upon their corporate structure partnership, in the latest sign that the merger of the two flag carriers is on schedule for completion by this December. Thu, 01 Jul 2010 10:18:30 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/delta-welcomes-tarom-into-skyteam-alliance/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/delta-welcomes-tarom-into-skyteam-alliance/ Delta customers gain enhanced connectivity, frequent flyer benefits when traveling to and from Romania Fri, 25 Jun 2010 14:04:57 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/branson-hints-at-virgin-atlantic-merger/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/branson-hints-at-virgin-atlantic-merger/ Sir Richard Branson has hinted that merging Virgin Atlantic with another carrier might be the only way to allow his airline to compete with the likes of United, Lufthansa and British Airways. Tue, 25 May 2010 10:51:10 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ba-and-iberia-seal-5bn-merger/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ba-and-iberia-seal-5bn-merger/ British Airways and Iberia have sealed their long-awaited merger, which will see the two flag carriers integrate operations by the end of the year. They are expected to save up to £350 million annually from the £5bn deal, and will trade as a holding company called International Airlines Group. Thu, 08 Apr 2010 10:27:27 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ba-and-iberia-merger-delayed/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ba-and-iberia-merger-delayed/ British Airways’ merger with Iberia will not take place in the first quarter of this year as planned because of “technical issues”. However BA has quashed speculation that this was due to the disruption caused by the cabin crew strikes. Sat, 03 Apr 2010 13:41:42 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-china-takes-over-shenzhen/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-china-takes-over-shenzhen/ Air China has revealed plans to take over Shenzhen Airlines in a move that would bring the majority of China’s aviation sector under the control of just three state-controlled carriers. The $100m deal would also strengthen the flag carrier’s foothold in the south of China. Mon, 22 Mar 2010 13:34:48 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/russia-poised-for-radical-aviation-overhaul/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/russia-poised-for-radical-aviation-overhaul/ Russia’s troubled aviation market is poised for a radical overhaul after the government approved plans to merge six state-owned airlines into its flagship carrier Aeroflot. The green light from Prime Minister Vladimir Putin will boost Aeroflot’s share of the domestic market from 15 per cent to up to 35 per cent. Thu, 04 Feb 2010 11:16:06 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ba-aa-and-iberia-transatlantic-tie-up-moves-closer/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ba-aa-and-iberia-transatlantic-tie-up-moves-closer/ The proposed transatlantic venture between British Airways, American Airlines and Iberia has moved closer to securing regulatory approval from the European Commission. Mon, 01 Feb 2010 14:23:29 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/jal-shares-slump-45-as-bankruptcy-expected-within-one-week/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/jal-shares-slump-45-as-bankruptcy-expected-within-one-week/ Shares in Japan Airlines fell by 45% to a new all-time low today amid fears that the airline would file for court-protected restructuring within a week, which would render the shares worthless. Tue, 12 Jan 2010 16:26:04 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/virgin-lashes-out-at-ba-aa-alliance/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/virgin-lashes-out-at-ba-aa-alliance/ Virgin Atlantic has renewed its call to US regulators to deny the proposed venture between British Airways and American Airlines, arguing it will stiffle competition and lead to prices hikes on transatlantic routes. Tue, 12 Jan 2010 13:55:52 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/delta-and-aa-frozen-out-as-jal-heads-for-bankrupcy/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/delta-and-aa-frozen-out-as-jal-heads-for-bankrupcy/ Delta Airlines and American Airlines have been frozen out of the battle for a stake in Japan Airlines, after the government dropped its strongest hint yet that the national carrier will probably sink into administration, which could be within just days. Mon, 11 Jan 2010 11:38:52 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/jal-hints-deal-done-delta/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/jal-hints-deal-done-delta/ Japan Airlines is poised to confirm a tie-up with Delta Airlines within just days in a move that will change the shape of global airline alliances. According to reports in the Japanese media, the deal has already been struck, despite a competing offer from JAL’s oneworld alliance partner American Airlines. Tue, 05 Jan 2010 14:54:17 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tam-expands-its-agreement-with-lan-argentina/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tam-expands-its-agreement-with-lan-argentina/ TAM (NYSE:TAM) (NYSE:and) (NYSE:Bovespa: TAMM4) and LAN Argentina are expanding the flight codeshare agreement signed between the companies to offer more convenience and comfort for passengers who wish to travel between Brazil and Argentina. Tue, 29 Dec 2009 10:59:53 +0000