New longhaul aircraft order

British Airways PLC
21 February 2007


NEW LONGHAUL AIRCRAFT ORDER


British Airways has taken the first step towards expanding its longhaul fleet by
ordering four Boeing 777-200 ER aircraft for delivery during early 2009.


The airline has also taken out options on four Boeing 777-200 ER aircraft for
delivery in 2010.


Robert Boyle, British Airways' commercial director, said: 'These new aircraft
will enable us to grow our longhaul business after we move to Terminal 5.


'It was a close decision between the Boeing 777s and Airbus A330s. However, the
ease of assimilating up to eight aircraft into our existing 777 fleet, rather
than having a small number of A330s, swung the balance in Boeing's favour.


'We are confident of a similarly competitive approach from both manufacturers as
we move towards our major longhaul fleet renewal and expansion order later this
year.'


Negotiations continue with GE and Rolls Royce about which engines will be used
on the new Boeing 777 aircraft.


The airline's competition for additional and replacement longhaul aircraft to be
delivered in the next decade is considering the Airbus A330, Airbus A350, Airbus
A380, Boeing 787, Boeing 777 and Boeing 747-8. The first aircraft to be replaced
will be 20 Boeing 747s and 14 Boeing 767s, the oldest of which are currently 17
years' old.



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February 21, 2007                                         28/LG/07


Notes to editors


The list price for a new Boeing 777-200 ER is US$201 million per aircraft.


British Airways has 43 Boeing 777 aircraft in its fleet of which 27 have GE
engines and 16 have Rolls Royce engines. The airline's other longhaul aircraft
are 57 Boeing 747-400 and 14 Boeing 767-300.


In addition, British Airways has turned options for four Airbus A320 shorthaul
aircraft into firm orders. The aircraft will be delivered in 2008 to replace
Airbus A320 family aircraft that are leaving the airline's fleet.


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