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American-BA-Iberia sign strategic alliance

American-BA-Iberia sign strategic alliance

29 September 2010 Airline News

American Airlines, British Airways and Spanish flag-carrier Iberia have signed a long-awaited strategic alliance that will see them cooperate on flights between Europe and North America. The deal had been vigorously opposed by transatlantic rival Virgin Atlantic, which claimed it would create a “monster monopoly”.

Airlines prepare ahead of Spanish strike

Airlines prepare ahead of Spanish strike

29 September 2010 Tourism News

Airlines across Europe are preparing for severe disruption tomorrow as transport unions join a general strike in Spain. Air traffic controllers are among those expected to join picket lines as prime minister José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero seeks to implement an austerity budget.

International Airlines Group names board

International Airlines Group names board

28 September 2010 Airline News

Members of the board of directors of International Airlines Group - the holding company formed by the merger of British Airways and Iberia - have been appointed. While many of the new board come from the existing leadership of the partner airlines, John Snow, the former US Treasury secretary, is among the most notable new faces.

Iberia backs BA over pension deficit

Iberia backs BA over pension deficit

23 September 2010 Airline News

Iberia has approved plans put forward by British Airways to alleviate its £3.7 billion pension deficit, bringing a proposed merger between the two one step closer to fruition. The deficit was the last major stumbling block in the process, with the deal now expected to close in November.

BA aims to create super-airline

BA aims to create super-airline

6 September 2010 Airline News

British Airways and Iberia have drawn up a shopping list of up to 12 airlines which they hope to buy or merge with once their own tie-up has been completed. Airlines in their sights include Qantas, South African Airways, Finnair and AirAsia in a plan that would create the world’s largest airline.

EU approves AA-BA-Iberia tie-up

EU approves AA-BA-Iberia tie-up

14 July 2010 Airline News

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.

Iberia and BA formalise merger structure

Iberia and BA formalise merger structure

1 July 2010 Airline News

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.

BA and Iberia seal £5bn merger

BA and Iberia seal £5bn merger

8 April 2010 Airline News

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.

BA and Iberia miss merger deadline

BA and Iberia miss merger deadline

3 April 2010 Airline News

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.

Iberia to sidestep unions with new low-cost airline

Iberia to sidestep unions with new low-cost airline

9 March 2010 Airline News

Iberia’s cabin crew are threatening strike action over plans to launch a new carrier this year that would pay crew lower wages. The new airline would employ some 350 staff and operate 14 aircraft, and is viewed as an attempt by the Spanish flag carrier to sidestep union resistance to cost cuts.