BAA plc engages in the provision and management of airport facilities in the United Kingdom and internationally. It also involves in airport-related property development and duty-free retailing. The company owns and operates seven airports in the United Kingdom, which includes Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Southampton, Glasgow, Edinburgh, and Aberdeen, as well as has interests in airports located in the United States, Hungary, Italy, and Australia. In addition, BAA owns and operates the Heathrow Express rail link between Heathrow and Paddington, London. It engages in the development, management, and marketing of commercial activities at its airports that include shopping, catering, financial services, travel services, fire services, cargo, car parking, cargo and logistic facilities, and security services. The company also operates duty free retail accessories store for men, which offers watches, jewelry, sunglasses, and leather goods. The company was founded in 1985 and is based in London, the United Kingdom.