AA/BA in talks to make fresh attempt at transatlantic tie-up

[Keith009]

BBC NEWS | Business | BA closes in on American alliance

British Airways says it is hopeful of agreeing a tie-up with its largest US rival American Airlines within weeks.

The talks are taking place alongside negotiations between BA and the Spanish airline Iberia about a possible merger.

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But it is understood that, if agreed, a new deal would see them work much more closely to try to cut costs in areas such as technology, ticketing and administration.

According to a BA investor's presentation (can't find the link right now, buried somewhere in a thread on FT), this is said to involve:
- "Reciprocal FFP"
- Joint operation on North Atlantic business
- Filing for ATI over the North Atlantic on the basis that regulatory environment has changed

 

[JohnK]

Largest US rival? And I thought BA and AA were on the same team....

 

[codash1099]

Well surprising as it may seem :?: Branson doesn't like it.

Branson strikes out at BA-AA tie-up

Perhaps he feels left out?