BA to relaunch UK regional unit as BA Connect

British Airways announced today it was relaunching its British Airways CitiExpress subsidiary.

British Airways announced today it was relaunching its British Airways CitiExpress subsidiary.

The business, to be renamed BA Connect, offers services between regional airports in Britain, including London's City Airport, and destinations in Britain and Europe.

"The relaunch will be supported by a major sales and marketing campaign and is part of British Airways' drive to improve the profitability of its short-haul flight operations," BA said.