EU backs BA and American Airlines alliance

European regulators have paved the way for British Airways, Iberia and American Airlines to work together.

The EU Commission said it would give BA and Iberia immunity from anti-trust laws that prevent businesses from co-ordinating prices and schedules.

Under the plan - which still needs US backing - the airlines would share costs, but give up four transatlantic take-off and landing slots.

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