Talks between Virgin Atlantic and the British Airlines Pilots' Association (Balpa) are to take place next place Monday as the airline seeks to avert the first strike in its 26-year history.
The latest round of peace talks between the Unite union and British Airways could take place next week as both sides attempt to avert any further travel disruption.
The proposed merger between United Airlines and Continental Airlines, which will create the world's biggest carrier, has been cleared by the US Justice Department.