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Regional airline fully owned by British Airways. Airline was founded in March 2002 by merger of British Airways Regional and Brymon Airways, both subsidiary of British Airways at the time. Initially British Airways Cityexpress name was used. In 2002 another regional subsidiary of British Airways, Gatwick based CityFlyer Express was integrated into CitiExpress in 2002. Airline operated low cost business model with some exceptions. London City airport were operated as full service. Airline served secondary destinations throughout British Isles and Western Europe. In February 2006 British Airways Connect brand was introduced. In 2007 BA reached an agreement with FlyBe regional airline to sell BA Connect operations to FlyBe with exception of its London City operations in exchange for cash and 15% interest in expanded FlyBe.

founded - demised (age)

March 28 2002 - March 25 2007  (5)

headquarters

Didsbury, Manchester

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base airports

EGCC Ringway International Manchester	hub
EGBB International Birmingham	hub
EGLC City London	hub

related operators

Victoria Aviation	merged into 2007
CityFlyer Express	acquired by 2002
Brymon Airways	acquired by 2002
British Regional Airlines	predecessor