BRITISH AIRWAYS outgoing chief executive Sir Rod Eddington used what was his final public appearance, at the Aviation Club last week, to once again tirade against Alitalia. He said it should be wound up! He also took the opportunity to question the US American bankruptcy laws for distorting competition across the Atlantic. His phraseology was somewhat stronger than fellow Oneworld carrier American Airlines, who are also up in arms regarding competitors trading under protection. ”America, the land of the free, is turning itself into the land of the free ride,” was Sir Rod”s comment. He also believes that there are too many airlines. Sir Rod, an Anglophile, is not turning his back on Britain entirely and has been asked by the government to look at Britain”s transport needs beyond 2015.
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