British Airways plc

LON:BAY ISIN:GB0001290575

May 26, 2012

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British Airways plc Company Summary

British Airways plc is engaged in the operation of international and domestic scheduled air services for the carriage of passengers, freight and mail, and the provision of ancillary services. The Company's principal place of business is Heathrow. The Company also operates a worldwide air cargo business with its scheduled passenger services.

COMPANY DATA

	Headquarters	Waterside, P.O. Box 365 Harmondsworth

		Middlesex, ENG UB7 0GB

		United Kingdom

	Telephone	+44-870-8509850

	Principal Sector	Transportation General

	Principal Industry	Air Transport

	Homepage	www.britishairways.com

Key Developments: British Airways plc

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