BA targeted in pricing-fixing probe.(British Airways PLC)(United States Department of Justice...

British Airways is among the targets of a joint investigation by UK and US authorities into "alleged cartel activity," the airline said in a statement issued June 22. The probe involves BA and "other airlines" and relates to the "pricing of passenger air transportation, including fuel surcharges," the carrier said. BA added that it has "given leave of absence" to Commercial Director Martin George and Head of Communications Iain Burns while the investigation is ongoing.

Reportedly, archrival Virgin Atlantic Airways fingered BA to the UK Office of Fa