Directorate Change

British Airways PLC
26 September 2005


NEW CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

British Airways announces that its group treasurer and head of taxation, Keith
Williams, will succeed John Rishton as chief financial officer on 1 January,
2006 following the resignation of the latter with effect from 31 December to
join Amsterdam based retailer, Ahold.


Martin Broughton, the airline's chairman said:  'Keith played a critical part in
restoring the company's balance sheet and returning it to a position of
financial health. He has a great knowledge of the company and has the
personality needed for the role.'


Willie Walsh, chief executive designate, said:  'I am very sorry to see John go
but delighted to welcome Keith to the leadership team. He has an excellent
reputation inside and outside British Airways. I've worked closely with Keith in
the last five months and I look forward to working with him closely in the years
ahead.'


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Notes to Editors


Keith Williams, 49, is a chartered accountant and joined British Airways as head
of taxation 1998.


He added the role of group treasurer in 2001 and was responsible for managing
the reduction of the airline's debt and financing following the 9/11 terrorist
attacks in the United States.


Keith is married with two children.


Prior to joining British Airways Keith held the position of head of tax at
Reckitt and Colman.  Between 1991-1996 Keith was based in Paris as treasurer for
Apple Computer Europe.



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