A Spanish man has withdrawn a snake from a cash machine.

British Airways today ended months of speculation by announcing it was to merge with long-term Spanish partner Iberia.

The boss of British Airways has not ruled out making a bid for Spain’s national flag carrier Iberia, it was revealed today.

British Airways today said it was no longer involved in plans for a takeover of Spain’s Iberia, the fourth-largest airline in Europe.

British Airways today said it would not exercise its right to take a greater slice of Spanish airline Iberia.