Disposal

National Express Group PLC
22 March 2001


22 March 2001

National Express Group PLC

UK Airports Disposal - OFT Merger Clearance Confirmed

National Express Group PLC ('National Express') confirms that on 21 March 2001
it received approval from the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry for
the sale of its UK airports division to Manchester Airport plc.


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For further information:

Nicola Marsden, Director of Group Communications
National Express Group PLC      020 7529 2000