Iberia says BA merger talks backed by board
MADRID (Reuters) - Spanish airline Iberia said on Tuesday its decision to launch merger talks with British Airways was backed unanimously by its board.
At a joint press conference with Iberia, British Airways' Chief Executive Willie Walsh said alliance talks with American Airlines were continuing and AA welcomed the Iberia merger talks.
(Reporting by Ben Harding, writing by Sarah Morris)
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