British Airways Increases Flights to the Caribbean and Florida for 2011 Schedule

CRAWLEY, England, October 4, 2010 - British Airways is to increase the number of flights to the Caribbean
starting from March 27, 2011, due to the success of its longhaul leisure
routes departing from London Gatwick.

The airline continues to show its commitment to the Caribbean with a
total of 15 destinations to choose from, making it even easier and more
convenient than ever before for customers to book their dream Caribbean
holidays
(www.britishairways.com/travel/caribbean-holidays/public/en_gb).

Flights to Barbados will increase from 10 to 12 services a week, Antigua
will increase from five to six services a week and the St Lucia - Port of
Spain service will increase to daily flights from five a week. Plus, new
route Cancun, only to be launched in November 2010, is increasing from two to
three services for summer 2011.

Customers can relax on white, sandy beaches enjoying a delicious
Caribbean breeze during their holidays in Antigua (
www.britishairways.com/travel/holidays-in-antigua/public/en_gb). For
those seeking stunning rainforest scenery coupled with tumbling waterfalls
and idyllic beaches, St Lucia may be just the perfect island. The newest
Caribbean destination in British Airways' extensive network is Cancun
(www.britishairways.com/travel/holidays-in-cancun/public/en_gb) which
is already proven to become a steady customer favourite. It is as famous for
its crystal clear seas and Mexican hospitality as it is for its countless
archaeological sights like the famous Tulum ruins and Chichen Itza.

British Airways is also increasing its flights to Tampa from five to
seven a week, providing customers with the perfect gateway to visit Florida's
Gulf Coast to enjoy holidays in Florida
(www.britishairways.com/travel/holidays-in-florida/public/en_gb),
including hot spots such as Clearwater and St Petes, Fort Myers, Sarasota and
Longboat Key, Naples, Marco Island and Sanibel Island. The airline features a
choice of hotels from famous landmark venues to historic city centre hotels
and properties in their Prestige Collection. Family holidays are available at
the 4* Pink Shell Beach Resort and Spa in Fort Myers which offers an undersea
themed pool. The 4* Longboat Key Club and Resort in Longboat Key allows
travellers to enjoy the hotel's own 45 hole golf course while the 4* Sheraton
Sand Key Resort in Clearwater offers the perfect escape.

Another highlight recently announced includes a new direct flight to
Buenos Aires rather than via Sao Paulo. Buenos Aires and Sao Paulo will have
their own daily direct flights from 2011 on. Currently the route stops first
in Sao Paulo before going on to Argentina's capital.

About British Airways:

British Airways plc offers a wide range of worldwide destinations -
including Florida holidays
(www.britishairways.com/travel/holidays-in-florida/public/en_gb),
hotels, flights, car rental and experiences. Customers can save time and
money with ba.com when booking ATOL protected holiday packages. Passengers
are offered added peace of mind to their holiday plans and the security of
travelling with British Airways. British Airways plc constantly seeks to
exceed customers' expectations, both in terms of the value for money and
quality of the service provided.

For further British Airways / British Airways Holidays Ltd media
information please contact:

    Katja Cooper
    Astral Towers
    Betts Way
    London Road
    Crawley
    RH10 9XA
    +44(0)1293-722513

    www.ba.com

Katja Cooper, Astral Towers, Betts Way, London Road, Crawley, RH10 9XA, +44(0)1293-722513