British Airways ‘Exploring Opportunities’ With U.S. Fliers

LONDON – British Airways PLC said Wednesday that it is considering ways of cooperating with American Airlines and Continental Airlines .

U.S. airlines have been scrambling to combine or form new alliances since Delta and Northwest announced plans to join together recently.

“British Airways is exploring opportunities for co-operation with American Airlines and Continental Airlines,” the carrier said in a statement.

Originally published by Associated Press .

(c) 2008 Commercial Appeal, The. Provided by ProQuest Information and Learning. All rights Reserved.