Holding(s) in Company

British Airways PLC
22 August 2003


Letter to British Airways PLC
Dated 21 August 2003


                         SECTION 198 NOTIFICATION 
                         Notification of Decrease

This Notice is given by The Capital Group Companies, Inc. on behalf of its 
affiliates, including Capital Research and Management Company, pursuant to 
Section 198 of the Companies Act 1985.

The interest in the relevant share capital indicated below arises by virtue of 
holdings attributed to the Companies (see Schedule A). These holdings form part 
of funds managed on behalf of investment clients by the Companies.

Share capital to which this relates:

     Ordinary Shares (1,082,795,267 shares outstanding) 

Number of shares in which the Companies have an interest:

     53,534,222 

Name(s) of registered holder(s):

     See Schedule B



As of 20 August 2003

British Airways Plc
                                                       Number of      Percent of
                                                          Shares     Outstanding

The Capital Group Companies, Inc. ('CG') holdings     53,534,222          4.944%

Holdings by CG Management Companies and Funds:
     

• Capital Research and Management Company             53,534,222          4.944%

 
                                   Schedule A




                    Schedule of holdings in British Airways Plc 
                              As of 20 August 2003

                    Capital Research and Management Company
 
Registered Name                                                     Local Shares

State Street Nominees Limited                                          6,876,722

Chase Nominees Limited                                                46,657,500

                                                           TOTAL      53,534,222
 

                                   Schedule B

     
Letter from The Capital Group Companies, Inc.


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