British Airways and BMI deal puts 1,200 jobs at risk

British Airways owner IAG has said its deal to buy the BMI airline from Lufthansa for £172.5m could result in the loss of up to 1,200 jobs. 

The announcement came as BA began consultations with unions on plans to integrate BMI into its operations. 

IAG, which also owns Spain's Iberia, will gain 56 more slots at Heathrow airport as part of the deal.

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