BA and American mark second year of grounded linkup

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British Airways' proposed alliance with American Airlines is still awaiting the approval of European Union regulators two years after the deal was launched. The delay has prevented the two airlines from reducing costs as expected and combining their routes. Among the causes of the delay is that the authority of EU's Karel Van Miert was overlooked by the British Airways officials, who insisted that UK regulators are ought to be in-charged with the deal; and the US government lacks boldness in negotiating with the British government. The proposed BA-American Airlines deal, which was unveiled on June 11, 1996, would offer connections on 36,000 city-to-city routes, on a combined fleet of some 1,300 aircraft.

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Its proposed alliance w/ British Airways still awaits European Union regulatory approval two years after the deal was launched

Strategic alliances, British Airways PLC, American Airlines Inc., Article

U.S. and U.K. still far apart on air treaty

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The US and the UK still had major differences separating them as they worked toward reaching an air liberalization treaty. Aviation officials from both nations talked about a phased-in air liberalization agreement. The US asserted that the opportunity for reaching a deal is beginning to fade. A partnership between British Airways and American Airlines depends upon a new treaty between the US and the UK.

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US and UK still have major differences separating them as they worked toward reac\\hing an air liberalization treaty

International economic relations, Air Transportation, Scheduled, And Air Courier Services, International aspects, Abstract

Reuters. AOL make connection

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America Online and Reuters Group PLC have agreed to combine their instant messaging services. AOL will connect its messaging system to another private instant messaging network for the first time under the deal.

Telegraph & other communications, Services information, Alliances, partnerships, Services, Internet service providers, America Online Inc., AOL, Internet service provider, Reuters Group PLC, Alliances and partnerships, Instant messaging technology, Instant messaging