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British Airways chief executive says he's fine with whatever suitor makes American Airlines happy

Jason Clampet

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Since BA can't buy American, Walsh sees a pairing with US Airways as the next best thing for a stronger oneworld alliance.

Source: Reuters Author: Valerie Volcovici A potential merger between American Airlines and US Airways would strengthen, not harm, its partners British Airways and Iberia, the European airlines group's chief said on Tuesday. Willie Walsh, chief executive of the International Airlines Group (IAG) - the holding company for the two airlines and UK airline BMI - told a meeting of aviation industry representatives he supports any consolidation plan that will strengthen its oneworld alliance partner American Airlines. With 11 participating airlines, oneworld is one of the world's three largest global airline alliances, which enables member airlines to offer customers more service across a larger global network. [caption

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