BA appoints new board member

British Airways PLC
26 September 2006


British Airways appoints new board member



British Airways Plc today announced that James A Lawrence will be joining the
board as a non-executive director with effect from 1 November, 2006.



Mr Lawrence is currently vice chairman and chief financial officer of General
Mills Inc. one of the largest food companies in North America.



Announcing the appointment, Martin Broughton, chairman of British Airways said:
'We are delighted that Jim will be joining the board.  His range of experience
covering strategic consultancy, leading US multi-nationals in consumer products
and the US airline industry provides just the blend we were looking for.'



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26 September, 2006
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