BA pilots vote for strike action

BA target Iberia has 6-month loss
Spanish airline Iberia unveils a sharp drop in earnings, as it plans a merger with British Airways.

BA seeks resolution in pilot row
British Airways pilots agree to independent conciliation to try to resolve a dispute over BA's plans to launch a new subsidiary.

House begins key vote on bail-out
The US House of Representatives is voting now on a $700bn (£380bn) financial rescue plan, after rejecting an earlier version.

Race to rescue troubled Alitalia
Talks in Rome aimed at saving the airline Alitalia are reported to have made progress on a deal with potential buyers.

Alitalia crisis meetings restart
Emergency talks to prevent Alitalia's collapse resume in Rome after the airline warned it may have to cancel flights.