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British Airways, union agree to emergency talks

FILE - British Airways planes are seen parked at Heathrow airport, London, in this June 22, 2006 file photo. British Airways and union leaders say they'll meet Wednesday Dec. 16, 2009 for emergency talks after the airline's cabin crew members voted for a 12-day strike over Christmas. A walkout over the Christmas and New Year break threatens to ruin holiday plans for a million travelers. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth, File)
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LONDON - British Airways PLC and union leaders agreed to meet Wednesday for emergency talks as the airline attempts to avert a 12-day strike by cabin crew staff over Christmas.

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  • FILE - British Airways planes are seen parked at Heathrow airport, London, in this June 22, 2006 file photo. British Airways and union leaders say they'll meet Wednesday Dec. 16, 2009 for emergency talks after the airline's cabin crew members voted for a 12-day strike over Christmas. A walkout over the Christmas and New Year break threatens to ruin holiday plans for a million travelers. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth, File)
    British Airways, union agree to emergency talks AP - 1 hour, 37 minutes ago

    LONDON - British Airways PLC and union leaders agreed to meet Wednesday for emergency talks as the airline attempts to avert a 12-day strike by cabin crew staff over Christmas.

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