Re Alliance

Centrica PLC 19 March 2001 19 March 2001 Centrica announces strategic alliance between AA and The First Resort Centrica has announced today that the AA has entered into a strategic alliance with The First Resort Limited, one of the UK's leading online travel agents, co-owned by netdecisions, Thomson Travel Group and Channel 5. The AA has agreed to pay £4m for an equity interest in the business. This consolidates a relationship going back to the foundation last year of The First Resort's website, which incorporates AA travel guides. As part of the agreement, the AA will provide The First Resort with additional branded content. The AA will also provide The First Resort with promotional channels such as the AA magazine. The First Resort is appointed the exclusive supplier of air-inclusive overseas package holidays to the AA's new website, theAA.com. Launched in April 2000, The First Resort offers a choice of over 13 million holidays from the major tour operators as well as flights, insurance and car hire. Customers can choose via the website, or by calling the 100 strong team of travel agents directly. Enquiries: Centrica investor relations: 01753 758114 Centrica media relations: 01753 758445

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