A proposed merger between British Airways Plc and Qantas Airways Ltd. would help the combined carrier win larger discounts from Airbus SAS and Boeing Co., making it a stronger competitor to Singapore Airlines Ltd. and Dubai-based Emirates Airline.
Qantas, BA and other airlines are under pressure to cut costs after the global recession drove down worldwide airline passenger traffic in September and October, the first decline since 2003. The two airlines would become the largest customer for the Boeing 787 and the second-biggest customer for the Airbus A380, the flagship models for both manufacturers.
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