Braathens Regional Airways

ICAO: BRX Active as of Dec 11, 2025

94

Active Routes

2065

Flight Observations

46

Unique Destinations

49

Origin Airports

317

Avg Route Distance (mi)

1194

Longest Route (mi)

0

Domestic Routes

94

International Routes

About Braathens Regional Airways

Braathens Regional Airlines (BRA), operating under the ICAO code BRX and IATA code TF, is a Swedish regional airline headquartered at Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN). The airline's legacy dates back to the Braathens family establishing their first airline in 1946. Formed in 2016 through the merger of several regional carriers like Golden Air, Gotlandsflyg, and Malmö Aviation under the ownership of Braganza, it initially aimed to unify regional aviation in Scandinavia.

As of December 2024, BRA discontinued its own scheduled passenger services, transitioning to focus exclusively on wet lease (ACMI) operations and ad hoc charters. Its primary hub for these operations is Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN), following the cessation of services from its former main operational base at Stockholm Bromma Airport (BMA) at the end of 2024. The airline also maintains a secondary base at Gothenburg Landvetter Airport (GOT) and a crew base in Vienna (VIE) to support its wet-lease agreement with Austrian Airlines. Ängelholm–Helsingborg Airport (RNB) serves as a key maintenance base for its ATR fleet.

BRA's current fleet, as of November 2025, consists of 17 modern ATR 72-600 turboprop aircraft, with an average age of 8.2 years. While Airbus A320-family jets were part of its historical fleet, they are being phased out by 2027 following the bankruptcy of its charter division in September 2025. The airline is not a member of any major global airline alliances like Star Alliance, SkyTeam, or Oneworld, instead focusing on providing flexible wet-lease solutions to partner carriers such as Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) and Austrian Airlines.

What Travelers Say

Based on reviews from when Braathens Regional Airlines operated its own scheduled services, travelers generally reported a positive experience.

What Travelers Love:

Cabin Comfort and Modernity: Passengers often praised the comfortable and modern cabins, especially on newer aircraft.
Friendly Cabin Crew: The cabin crew received high marks for being extremely friendly and professional.
Operational Efficiency (Pre-2025): At its former hub, passengers found security checks and check-in processes to be efficient.

Common Complaints:

Limited In-flight Entertainment/WiFi: This aspect was frequently noted as being below par compared to competing airlines.
"Environment Class" Perceived as a Gimmick: Some travelers expressed skepticism regarding the airline's "environment class," suggesting it felt more like a marketing gimmick than a truly substantial environmental initiative.
Cessation of Scheduled Services: While not a "complaint" about service quality, the discontinuation of its own route network from December 2024 has meant that direct passenger experiences with BRA in its former capacity are no longer possible.

Overall, Braathens Regional Airlines historically garnered a good average rating from travelers (7.5/10), with strong positive feedback for its cabin crew and modern aircraft interiors. However, the absence of robust in-flight entertainment options was a recurring criticism. With its current focus on wet-lease operations, direct passenger feedback on "BRA" flights is now largely integrated within the experience of its partner airlines.

Safety Information

Braathens Regional Airlines (BRX) maintains a focus on safety and reliability in its operations.

Recent safety record and any notable incidents (or lack thereof): The airline's safety record, based on available incident reports, indicates a few technical occurrences rather than major accidents. Incidents include an engine shutdown in flight (Avro RJ-100 in March 2019), an unusual engine sound (Avro RJ-100 in August 2019), and a hydraulic failure on approach (Airbus A319-100 in September 2024). No information about fatal accidents or major incidents was found in the provided search results.
Regulatory certifications: Braathens Regional Airways AB holds an Air Operator Certificate (AOC): SE.AOC.0006 issued by the Swedish Transport Agency. This certifies its authorization to perform commercial air operations in accordance with Annex II, ARO.GEN.310 to Commission Regulation (EU) No 965/2012, demonstrating compliance with European aviation safety regulations. One source indicates that the airline is not IOSA certified.
Fleet age and maintenance reputation: As of November 2025, BRA operates a modern fleet of ATR 72-600 aircraft with an average age of 8.2 years. The airline emphasizes rigorous maintenance schedules, advanced technology, and thorough inspections to ensure optimal aircraft performance. BRA also has a Global Maintenance Agreement (GMA) with ATR, its aircraft manufacturer, to ensure efficient and effective maintenance of its fleet.
Overall safety assessment based on available data: Based on the available information, Braathens Regional Airlines demonstrates a commitment to high safety standards. Its fleet of ATR 72-600 aircraft is relatively modern, and the airline emphasizes robust maintenance practices and regulatory compliance through its Swedish AOC. While minor incidents have occurred, there is no indication of a systemic safety issue or a poor overall safety record.
Any safety awards or recognitions: No specific safety awards were found for Braathens Regional Airlines in the provided data. The airline has received accolades for "Most Satisfied Passengers in Sweden" in multiple years.

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Route Network Map

Most Popular Routes

BLL → CPH

Billund Airport → Copenhagen

137 miles

207 flights

AT72

AAR → CPH

Aarhus Airport → Copenhagen

92 miles

115 flights

AT72

HAM → CPH

Hamburg Helmut Schmidt Airport → Copenhagen

174 miles

106 flights

AT72

LNZ → FRA

Linz-Hörsching Airport / Vogler Air Base → Frankfurt Int'l

284 miles

101 flights

AT72

KRS → CPH

Kristiansand Airport, Kjevik → Copenhagen

248 miles

82 flights

AT72

MMX → ARN

Malmö Sturup Airport → Stockholm-Arlanda

331 miles

79 flights

AT72

KRK → VIE

Kraków John Paul II International Airport → Vienna Int'l (Schwechat)

199 miles

76 flights

AT72

ARN → VBY

Stockholm-Arlanda Airport → Visby

138 miles

71 flights

AT72

VBY → ARN

Visby Airport → Stockholm-Arlanda

138 miles

60 flights

AT72

TLL → ARN

Lennart Meri Tallinn Airport → Stockholm-Arlanda

243 miles

57 flights

AT72

Top Destinations

CPH (EKCH)

Copenhagen

611 flights

13 routes

ARN (ESSA)

Stockholm-Arlanda

Stockholm

423 flights

23 routes

VIE (LOWW)

Vienna Int'l (Schwechat)

Vienna

198 flights

11 routes

FRA (EDDF)

Frankfurt Int'l

Frankfurt am Main

101 flights

1 route

VBY (ESSV)

Visby

71 flights

1 route

HAM (EDDH)

Hamburg

55 flights

1 route

KLR (ESMQ)

Kalmar

46 flights

1 route

HAD (ESMT)

Halmstad

44 flights

1 route

AGH (ESTA)

Angelholm-Helsingbor

Ängelholm

43 flights

1 route

MMX (ESMS)

Malmo

Malmö

38 flights

1 route

Top Origin Airports

ARN (ESSA)

Stockholm-Arlanda Airport

Stockholm

422 flights

21 routes

BLL (EKBI)

Billund Airport

Billund

207 flights

1 route

CPH (EKCH)

Copenhagen Kastrup Airport

Copenhagen

185 flights

11 routes

AAR (EKAH)

Aarhus Airport

Aarhus

121 flights

2 routes

HAM (EDDH)

Hamburg Helmut Schmidt Airport

Hamburg

111 flights

2 routes

VIE (LOWW)

Vienna International Airport

Vienna

110 flights

11 routes

LNZ (LOWL)

Linz-Hörsching Airport / Vogler Air Base

Linz

101 flights

1 route

KRS (ENCN)

Kristiansand Airport, Kjevik

Kjevik

82 flights

1 route

MMX (ESMS)

Malmö Sturup Airport

Malmö

79 flights

1 route

KRK (EPKK)

Kraków John Paul II International Airport

Balice

76 flights

1 route

Top Border Crossing Flights

CPH (EKCH)

Copenhagen Kastrup Airport

Copenhagen, DK

611 flights

13 routes

ARN (ESSA)

Stockholm-Arlanda Airport

Stockholm, SE

423 flights

23 routes

VIE (LOWW)

Vienna International Airport

Vienna, AT

198 flights

11 routes

FRA (EDDF)

Frankfurt Airport

Frankfurt am Main, DE

101 flights

1 route

HAM (EDDH)

Hamburg Helmut Schmidt Airport

Hamburg, DE

55 flights

1 route

Longest Routes

ARN → NCE

Stockholm-Arlanda Airport → Nice Cote d'Azur

1194 mi

NCE → ARN

Nice-Côte d'Azur Airport → Stockholm-Arlanda

1194 mi

ARN → GVA

Stockholm-Arlanda Airport → Geneva Cointrin Int'l

1047 mi

GVA → ARN

Geneva Cointrin International Airport → Stockholm-Arlanda

1047 mi

BRU → ARN

Brussels Airport → Stockholm-Arlanda

801 mi

Shortest Routes

AAR → CPH

Aarhus Airport → Copenhagen

92 mi

CPH → AAR

Copenhagen Kastrup Airport → Aarhus

92 mi

VIE → GRZ

Vienna International Airport → Graz (Thalerhof)

94 mi

GRZ → VIE

Graz Airport → Vienna Int'l (Schwechat)

94 mi

BUD → VIE

Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport → Vienna Int'l (Schwechat)

133 mi

All Routes

94 Total Routes

Showing 25 most popular routes

Route	Destination	Flights	Distance	Aircraft	Last Seen
BLL → CPH Billund Airport	Copenhagen Copenhagen	207	137 mi	AT72	Dec 11, 2025
AAR → CPH Aarhus Airport	Copenhagen Copenhagen	115	92 mi	AT72	Dec 9, 2025
HAM → CPH Hamburg Helmut Schmidt Airport	Copenhagen Copenhagen	106	174 mi	AT72	Dec 10, 2025
LNZ → FRA Linz-Hörsching Airport / Vogler Air Base	Frankfurt Int'l Frankfurt am Main	101	284 mi	AT72	Oct 24, 2025
KRS → CPH Kristiansand Airport, Kjevik	Copenhagen Copenhagen	82	248 mi	AT72	Dec 9, 2025
MMX → ARN Malmö Sturup Airport	Stockholm-Arlanda Stockholm	79	331 mi	AT72	Dec 6, 2025
KRK → VIE Kraków John Paul II International Airport	Vienna Int'l (Schwechat) Vienna	76	199 mi	AT72	Dec 11, 2025
ARN → VBY Stockholm-Arlanda Airport	Visby Visby	71	138 mi	AT72	Dec 9, 2025
VBY → ARN Visby Airport	Stockholm-Arlanda Stockholm	60	138 mi	AT72	Nov 29, 2025
TLL → ARN Lennart Meri Tallinn Airport	Stockholm-Arlanda Stockholm	57	243 mi	AT72	Dec 10, 2025
CPH → HAM Copenhagen Kastrup Airport	Hamburg Hamburg	55	174 mi	AT72	Dec 7, 2025
LEJ → VIE Leipzig/Halle Airport	Vienna Int'l (Schwechat) Vienna	50	300 mi	AT72	Oct 15, 2025
AAL → CPH Aalborg Airport	Copenhagen Copenhagen	48	148 mi	AT72	Dec 9, 2025
ARN → KLR Stockholm-Arlanda Airport	Kalmar Kalmar	46	214 mi	AT72	Dec 2, 2025
ARN → HAD Stockholm-Arlanda Airport	Halmstad Halmstad	44	276 mi	AT72	Nov 20, 2025
HEL → ARN Helsinki Vantaa Airport	Stockholm-Arlanda Stockholm	44	248 mi	AT72	Dec 9, 2025
ARN → AGH Stockholm-Arlanda Airport	Angelholm-Helsingbor Ängelholm	43	297 mi	AT72	Nov 21, 2025
RNB → ARN Ronneby Airport	Stockholm-Arlanda Stockholm	39	254 mi	AT72	Dec 1, 2025
ARN → MMX Stockholm-Arlanda Airport	Malmo Malmö	38	331 mi	AT72	Dec 6, 2025
ARN → RNB Stockholm-Arlanda Airport	Ronneby (F 17) Ronneby	35	254 mi	AT72	Dec 4, 2025
CPH → BLL Copenhagen Kastrup Airport	Billund Billund	32	137 mi	AT72	Dec 10, 2025
ARN → TKU Stockholm-Arlanda Airport	Turku Turku	28	161 mi	AT72	Dec 8, 2025
ARN → SDL Stockholm-Arlanda Airport	Sundsvall Harnosand	28	200 mi	AT72	Nov 29, 2025
CPH → KRS Copenhagen Kastrup Airport	Kristiansand, Kjevik Kristiansand	26	248 mi	AT72	Dec 10, 2025
VIE → BEG Vienna International Airport	Belgrade Nikola Tesla Int'l Belgrade	25	289 mi	AT72	Nov 13, 2025

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Data Information:

Airline statistics are based on flight route observations collected from FlightAware AeroAPI and other sources. Flight counts represent observed operations, not scheduled frequencies. Route data is continuously updated as new flight information becomes available.

Data Freshness: Real-time
Last Update: Dec 11, 2025 06:01
Coverage: Observed routes only