LONDON, Aug 14 (Reuters) - British Airways Plc.
* American Airlines, British Airways and Iberia have signed a joint business
agreement on flights between North America and Europe and plan to expand their
global cooperation.
* The airlines plan to file today for worldwide anti-trust immunity from the
US
department of transportation and will notify the appropriate regulatory
authorities in the European union.
* In addition, fellow oneworld members Finnair and Royal Jordanian are
included
in the anti-trust immunity application
* BA - the joint business agreement will enable the airlines to reduce costs
and attract new customers, helping to mitigate pressure on fares from
record
fuel costs
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