90 Years of BA

[Hagar]

BA in its present form is only 35 years old this year. BOAC was merged with BEA to become the nationalised British Airways in 1974. The airline was privatised in 1987 after record losses were written off by the government. As for supporting Britain, it does that when it suits itself. Doing away with the Union flag tail markings is just one episode that leaves a nasty taste in the mouth.

You might have gathered that our "national carrier" is not my favourite airline.

[expat]

BA in its present form is only 35 years old this year. BOAC was merged with BEA in 1974 to become the nationalised British Airways in 1974. The airline was privatised in 1987 after record losses were written off by the government. As for supporting Britain, it does that when it suits itself. Doing away with the Union flag tail markings is just one episode that leaves a nasty taste in the mouth.

You might have gathered that our "national carrier" is not my favourite airline.

Mrs T felt the same way too [smiley=thumbsup.gif]

Matt

[garryrussell]

Had it not been for unfair Government support in the pre sell off days, it would have been bust long ago

Garry

[EJW]

Wow. I thought it was 'only' 70!