Former British Airways veteran Dale Moss is leading the carrier's project group planning the launch of direct services between the USA and key European business cities outside the UK.

Moss, who was BA's director of worldwide sales from 1998 to 2004, is working as a consultant with BA as the carrier seeks new business opportunities following the signing of the Open Skies deal between Europe and the USA.

Moss most recently had a short period as chief operating officer at India's Jet Airways and is on the board of corporate credit card Airplus International.

Source: Airline Business