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Merger could spark major airline

A giant new airline could be formed following news that British Airways is in talks about a possible merger with Australian carrier Qantas.
The news sent BA shares leaping by more than 14% at one stage as BA said it was looking to achieve a tie-up through a dual-listed company structure. Should a merger come about, both airlines - which already jointly market, or codeshare, on some routes - would retain their identities. More... Discount Cigarettes & Tobacco - Flight Tracker: Track Any flight - Priority Bags: No More Lost Luggage