Regional Air (Kenya)

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Regional Air
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IATA ICAO Callsign
QTRAWBLUERAY
FoundedMay 2000
Ceased operations2005
Hubs Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
Alliance Oneworld (affiliate; 2001—2005)
Parent company British Airways
Headquarters Nairobi, Kenya

Regional Air was an airline based in Nairobi, Kenya. It was Airkenya's jet operation providing scheduled services. It was based at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, Nairobi. [1] It suspended operations in 2005. [ citation needed ]

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History

Regional Air was established and started operations in May 2000. British Airways signed a franchise deal with Regional Air and from 1 July 2001, Regional Air services operated with British Airways flight code, colours and service. However, this franchise agreement was terminated in April 2005 after Regional Air suspended its operations. [ citation needed ]

Services

As of January 2005 Regional Air operated the following services: [1]

Fleet

As of January 2005 the Regional Air fleet included: [1]

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References

  1. 1 2 3 Flight International 12–18 April 2005