Can someone explain to me just how BA has tried to make this work?

Throwing constant uncertainty out there with the whole NW thing (although I understand that BA couldn't tell all due to the way negotiations work).

They maintain code share relationships with HP - I tried to get SJC->LHR and died when it put me on an HP SJC->PHX flight! I don't know of one BA/AA codeshare.

They impose their usual host of bizarre fare restrictions over not only their own program but also at least AA and QF suggesting that compromise is not something they like.

They still maintain a BA/QF only policy on some lounges.

There's nothing wrong with a bit of individuality and I am not saying they should get rid of all the above - but make an effort to look allied!

Supposedly, BA also refused to help AA keep CP around. I am not 100% sure on this but its not friendly if true.

They are not going to get anything out of it if they don't put anything in! I suspect they are having plenty of their own problems as it is - losses in Europe etc.

Of course, a relationship is a 2 way thing. AA ain't no angel.

One more thing, can people keep their hat on? Realistically, this does seem to be the same bit of news coming up all over the place. There doesn't seem to be a fresh basis to any of the articles just a slightly different approach.

The again I do agree with one of those articles that was linked of this thread in the * board (see http://www.thetrip.com/completetrave..._4827,00.html) - BA/AA pulling in SAir group seems to make a whole lot of sense right now.