11.   BA has been virtually alone among European airlines in posting higher yields as a new breed of low-cost carriers forces down average fares.

12.   BA had been virtually alone among European airlines in securing the cooperation of its unions over the past several years.

13.   A new subsidiary of British Airways called Go, based at Stansted Airport outside London, plans to join the ranks of no-frills European airlines next month.

14.   But the most successful European airline, British Airways, is reining back its planned increase in capacity because it sees difficult times ahead.

15.   But the EU could force Boeing and McDonnell to sell assets they have in Europe or fine European airlines that buy from Boeing.

16.   Critics argued such subsidies would distort competition in the European airline market.

17.   Currently, the Atlanta-based carrier has partnerships with European airlines to serve Egypt, Zimbabwe, Uganda, Gambia and Guinea.

18.   Delta Air Lines Inc. and three European airlines plan to unite as a single carrier on North Atlantic flights, beefing up an alliance unveiled last month.

19.   Despite bluster from European airlines about forcing down commissions, the carriers chose to negotiate with the agents rather than simply impose a cap.

20.   Delta Air Lines Inc. and three European airlines are uniting over North Atlantic skies.