British Regional Airlines was a franchise partner of British Airways based in Manchester. It operated a large network of domestic and European services from many UK regional airports.
British Regional Airlines held a United Kingdom Civil Aviation Authority Type A Operating Licence, It was permitted to carry passengers, cargo and mail on aircraft with 20 or more seats.
History
British Regional Airlines can trace its history back to March 1991 when Manx Airlines created Manx Airlines Europe in order to expand and fly routes within the United Kingdom.[1]
In 1995 Manx Airlines Europe became a franchise carrier for British Airways, operating some routes from its Manchester base under the British Airways Express brand.[2] In September 1996, Airlines of Britain Holdings which owned British Midland