BA-Iberia merger: a messy solution

British Airways and Iberia finally agreed to merge after 16 months of talks. But it's unclear whether the complicated deal will do much to improve the prospects of either floundering firm.

British Airways and Spanish carrier Iberia have finally agreed on a merger after 16 months of talks. But it's unclear whether the complicated deal will do much to improve the prospects of the two firms, which are floundering badly even by the standards of the aviation industry.

Meanwhile, American Airlines and Delta Airlines are eyeing an investment in the even more troubled Japan Airlines.

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