A tip-off from Virgin Atlantic led to British Airways being targeted in a price-fixing probe in the UK and the United States, it was confirmed today.

London’s leading shares ended the day in positive territory today despite a fall for British Airways after news of a competition blow.

British Airways and other airlines were under investigation today for alleged cartel activity.

The London market made strong gains today but shares in British Airways plummeted after an investigation was launched in the UK and US into alleged cartel activity.

British Airways moved to shake up short-haul air travel today by slashing fares across Europe by as much as 50%.

Pain from record oil prices was felt today as the cost of filling petrol tanks rose and British Airways upped its fuel surcharge on long-haul routes.

British Airways will spend another day dealing with angry passengers today after refusing to give stranded holidaymakers priority tickets over other travellers.

Thousands of holidaymakers were still in limbo tonight as Heathrow struggled to recover from a catering row that has crippled the airport.

OTHER candidates for the top job at BA to be filled by former Aer Lingus boss Willie Walsh were Cathay Pacific chief operating officer Tony Tyler and James Hogan, a former BMI executive who runs Gulf Air.

British Airways has begun the search for a new chief executive to replace Australian boss Rod Eddington later this year, it was reported today.

British Airways announced today it was increasing its fuel surcharge on both short-haul and long-haul flight tickets due to rising oil prices.

Europe's biggest airline, British Airways, is to raise its capacity in its winter 2003 schedule by about three to four per cent compared to last year. This is despite plans to suspend some routes.

A new hi-tech system that could eventually enable air passengers to watch live TV shows while flying was being introduced today by British Airways.

Crisis-hit Leicester were today placed in the hands of administrators by a High Court judge to allow breathing space while the rescue bid launched by Gary Lineker is being considered.

LEICESTER have expressed their anger after being ordered to reinstate sacked player Dennis Wise by the Football League.

Leicester have expressed their anger after being ordered to reinstate sacked player Dennis Wise by the Football League.

DENNIS WISE was yesterday sacked by Leicester as a result of his alleged assault on team-mate Callum Davidson during the club's pre-season tour of Finland.

Dennis Wise was today sacked by Leicester as a result of his alleged assault on team-mate Callum Davidson during the club’s pre-season tour of Finland.

Leicester’s suspended midfielder Dennis Wise is to be kept waiting for at least another 48 hours to know his fate after his bust-up with team-mate Callum Davidson during the pre-season trip to Finland.

LEICESTER chairman Martin George is expected to take a tough stance with midfielder Dennis Wise who could be sacked after an incident during the club's pre-season tour of Finland.

Leicester City’s out-of-favour midfielder Dennis Wise is expected to learn his fate on Friday after his bust-up with Callum Davidson.

Leicester City chief executive Steve Kind has accused shareholder Gilbert Kinch of dealing the club another damaging blow after suffering the agony of relegation.

Leicester City have called a press conference for later this morning after announcing to the Stock Exchange it is to hold an Extraordinary General Meeting.

Leicester today made a double change at the top with Martin George replacing John Elsom as chairman on the day that Micky Adams was confirmed as the new manager of the Foxes.