BA merger success hinges on funding deal with scheme trustees

Jonathan Stapleton
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A merger deal between British Airways and Iberia, the Spanish airline, could be terminated should BA be unable to reach a funding arrangement with its scheme trustees.

The two airlines finally reached an agreement to merge after 16 months of discussions yesterday. However, under the terms of the deal, Iberia will be entitled to terminate the merger agreement i...

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