Brit Air

Brit Air was a regional carrier serving short-haul markets, primarily operating domestic French and nearby European routes from regional airports. From a traveler’s perspective it functioned as a feeder/regional operator rather than a long‑haul airline, offering frequent short sectors on turboprops and regional jets.

The carrier was listed with SkyTeam in its provided details, which meant passengers could typically connect into the wider alliance network through partner airlines; it focused on point-to-point and feeder services rather than transcontinental flying.

Where Brit Air Flies

The airline operated from its regional base at Lyon Saint-Exupéry (LYS) and focused on domestic French routes and short-haul connections into neighbouring European countries. Its network functioned to feed larger carriers and provided frequent regional links rather than long-haul services, and passengers could connect onward through alliance partner networks via SkyTeam members.

Hubs

• Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport · LYS

Aircraft and Cabin Classes

Brit Air operated a mixed regional fleet made up of turboprops and short-haul regional jets, including ATR 42/72 and Saab 340 turboprops together with regional jets such as the Fokker 100 and members of the Bombardier CRJ family (CRJ100/700/1000). These aircraft are typical for short domestic and near‑international services and are configured for short-haul travel rather than long-haul comfort features.

Aircraft types operated: Embraer EMB-110 Bandeirante, Bombardier CRJ100, Bombardier CRJ700, Bombardier CRJ1000, ATR 42, ATR 72, Fairchild F-27, Fokker F27 Friendship, Fokker 100, Saab 340

Tips for Flying Brit Air

• Confirm baggage allowance at booking and pay for extra allowances in advance, as regional fares often have strict weight/size limits and higher fees at the airport.
• Select seats early if you need extra legroom because seat pitch and layout vary significantly between turboprops and regional jets.
• Expect limited onboard services on short sectors-meals are uncommon on regional flights, so bring snacks for journeys over an hour or two.
• Allow extra connection time when linking to mainline services at Lyon Saint-Exupéry (LYS), since regional flights can have tighter schedules and be more affected by delays.