GROWTH at British Airways’ regional operations is set to
exceed mainline growth at BA, according to general manager UK business David
Evans.
The consolidation of subsidiary carriers, the use of smaller
jets to increase frequencies and the ease of access to regional airports, will
all help boost profits for the carrier’s regional market which, Evans said, is
on target to attract six million passengers this year.
“Regional operations are important for BA and bring in
around £1 billion per year. BA’s acquisition of the British Regional Air Lines
group last month is the first step towards building a stronger regional
presence for BA,” said Evans.