Statement re Possible Offer

Online Travel Corporation PLC
3 July 2002

Online Travel Corporation PLC ('the Company'



The Board of Online Travel Corporation PLC announces that it is aware of recent
market speculation in connection with a possible offer for the Company.



The Company confirm that it has held preliminary discussions with a third party
which may or may not lead to an offer being made for part or all of the Company.
A further announcement will be made as soon as appropriate.



Contacts:



Mark Jones, Chief Executive, 020 8607 9281
Alasdair Robinson, Noble & Company Limited, 0131 225 9677



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