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Old Aug 3, 2011 | 1:59 am
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Originally Posted by Ambraciot
You're forgetting about passengers who don't travel to that particular continent very often. A stable profit center elsewhere in the network can do wonders for the stability and FF benefits of an airline/alliance.

I also hope IAG keeps operating its airlines as separate oneworld members. Is it clear how long BA and IB will continue functioning separately?
So you are happy screwing over the travelers to South America in order to keep the Champagne flowing in London? Really?

BA and IB will always be two different airlines, under the same corporate umbrella.
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