1998: BA agrees to take a stake in Iberia, along with American Airlines. Iberia was then still owned by the Spanish government. 2003: BA and Iberia win European approval to operate an alliance ...

Following is a timeline of events leading to a merger: July 18, 1997 - Iberia confirms preliminary deal on a cooperation pact with BA. October 27, 1998 - BA agrees to take a stake in Iberia ...

LONDON (Reuters) - Here is a timeline of events leading to the merger of Spain's Iberia and British Airways as the two carriers swing into profit: July 18, 1997 - Iberia confirms preliminary deal ...