A spokesman for British Airways said he had no comment on the reports.

Before heading up those airlines, he worked for British Airways.

"I'm the difference between profit and loss for British Airways," he said.

But the price was still too high for American and British Airways.

But a spokesman for British Airways said that a letter had not been signed today.

I guess that man in the suit who walked us here is special services for British Airways.

Her father worked for British Airways; her mother was a teacher.

"Obviously, some people may have concerns," a spokeswoman for British Airways said.

Nevertheless, it seems to have made a significant operating profit for British Airways.

Analysts said their demise could be a positive development for British Airways but might not take pressure off profits.