We all know that flying with bags these days can cost you extra, but who knew how expensive it could get? One unlucky traveler got hit with an excess-baggage charge so outrageous, he may as well have bought his luggage its own seats on the flight. O
LONDON - British Airways and Iberia of Spain reached preliminary agreement on merging to create one of Europe's biggest airlines, the pair announced, ending months of negotiations. The new airline would have 419 aircraft and fly to 205 rivoltions,
LONDON - British Airways revealed a quadrupling of net losses in its first half on Friday, and axed an extra 1,200 jobs in an essential cost-reduction programme. BA posted a loss after tax of 217 million pounds during the six months to September
LONDON - British Airways on Friday said the company's net loss more than quadrupled during its first half, forcing the carrier to slash an extra 1,200 jobs in an essential cost reduction programme. BA posted a loss after tax of 217 million pounds
LONDON - British Airways PLC on Friday reported a net loss of 208 million pounds in the six months ending in September as the global economic downturn continued to take its toll on revenues. The first-half net loss compared with a loss of 42 millio
LONDON - British Airways is facing the threat of a strike action after angry workers protested on Wednesday against the airline's plans to cut 1,700 jobs and freeze pay in order to stem losses. This inevitably brings a strike closer. We have been
LONDON - British Airways said Tuesday it would cut 1,700 jobs and freeze pay in its latest action to stem losses due to the global downturn. The cuts will reduce the total number of cabin crew-related jobs from 14,000 to 12,300, it said, noting th
LONDON - Cash-strapped British Airways is to start charging passengers who want to choose their seats when they book their flights, the airline said on Friday. The new charges will affect people who want to ensure they sit together on a flight, or
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