'Further action' warning to keep airline on track

BRITISH AIRWAYS will survive the war in Iraq, chief executive Rod Eddington has told senior staff — but he also warned of "further action" to keep the business on track, it has emerged.

The airline would survive the Iraq conflict but would face "tough times ahead", Mr Eddington told managers in an e-mail.

"More than ever, cash is king, and further action will be necessary in the short term to ensure the business remains on track," he said.