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UPDATED: BA Relaunch CitiExpress as BA Connect

6th February 2006 ------------------------------------------------------------
UPDATE: New Route Added for BA Connect
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British Airways has announced the introduction of a new service providing an important air link between Belfast City Airport (BHD) and Birmingham International Airport (BHX).

The Belfast City Airport to Birmingham service will start on 12th April 2006 and be operated by BA Connect, the newly relaunched CitiExpress regional subsidiary, with single fares starting from just £25, including all taxes, fees and charges.

The schedule includes 4 return flights a day on weekdays, 3 return flights on Saturdays and 2 return flights on Sundays. It will also offer Northern Ireland passengers access to British Airways' onward connections into Europe through its dedicated Eurohub facility at Birmingham Airport.

This the first new route to be announced by the newly formed BA Connect and is the latest development in BA Connect’s services from Belfast City Airport where it already flys to Manchester (MAN).

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Original Story posted: Monday 16th January 2006
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British Airways (BA) have advised the TD Travel Group of changes to their regional British Airways CitiExpress service.

The British Airways subsidiary will be relaunched as BA Connect from 01 February 2006 and will offer a dedicated product for customers flying from UK regional airports.

From 26 March 2006, Club Europe will be withdrawn from all services and a single cabin will be provided across the network. Customers will be able to purchase a range of meals, snacks and drinks.

These changes apply to all British Airways CitiExpress services except those operating to and from London City. Services between Manchester and New York are also not included in this policy.

There will be two ticket types:

* BA Connect - a non-restricted and changeable ticket. Two million seats will be available, year- round, at the lowest prices. Travellers will also accumulate BA Miles on every fare.

* BA Connect Plus – a non-restricted and changeable ticket with airport lounge access. This fare level also allows travellers to earn Executive Club frequent flyer points and BA Miles

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