31.   Two armored personnel carriers took up positions in the grounds and President Robert Kocharian was personally directing security operations.

32.   He did not specify whether the carrier would take immediate action if not allowed to land Monday when the first British Airways flight to Orly is scheduled.

33.   A BA spokesman said earlier that the company would consider seeking compensation if not allowed to land Monday but did not specify whether the carrier would take immediate action.

34.   It held a share of Air NZ before the Auckland-based carrier took over Ansett, which collapsed in September under huge debts.

35.   Major US carriers have also taken action against passengers -- frequently drunken -- who become violent in response to delays and other minor irritations.