BA PARENT SAID TO EYE QATAR AIRWAYS FOR ASIA DEAL

International Airlines Group, the parent company of British Airways, has reportedly held talks with Qatar Airways of a partnership focused on Asia.

According to a report by London's Financial Times, IAG was in discussions with three airlines, including Qatar's flag carrier, to fill the gap left by British Airways' now defunct deal with Qantas.

British Airways and Qantas confirmed on Thursday that they were terminating their joint venture on routes between the UK and Australia in March, after the Australian carrier announced plans for a partnership with Emirates Airline.

Willie Walsh, IAG’s chief executive, said the joint venture but added that Asia was a "key focus" for IAG which was "talking to a number of airlines" about alternative options.

08/09/2012  :  Andy Sambidge / Arabian Business.

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