Porto to Benidorm flight with Ryanair

A regional jet (RJ) is a jet-powered regional airliner typically designed to carry fewer than 100 passengers on short-haul flights. These aircraft are often used by regional airlines, which may operate independently or as subsidiaries contracted by larger carriers, to connect smaller markets to major airline hubs. Key manufacturers of regional jets include Embraer and Bombardier, with Embraer's E-Jet family being particularly popular. Regional jets play a crucial role in providing air service to communities that may not have sufficient demand for larger aircraft, facilitating connections within a country or a specific area of a continent.

Eastern Airways is a British regional airline established in 1997, headquartered at Humberside Airport. It operates domestic, international, and private charter flights, serving around 1.3 million passengers annually. The airline plays a vital role in connecting various regions of the UK, with hubs at Aberdeen and Humberside. While initially focused on the oil and gas industry, Eastern Airways has expanded its services for both business and leisure travelers across the UK and into Western Europe. They offer flexible tickets and a loyalty program, and their fleet consists of smaller, efficient aircraft suitable for short-haul routes.

PGA-Portugalia Airlines, also known as PGA, was a regional airline based in Lisbon, Portugal, established in 1988. It began operations in 1990 with an inaugural flight from Lisbon to Porto, initially focusing on domestic routes and limited international charters. PGA expanded its network to include scheduled international flights across Europe and North Africa, serving countries like France, Germany, Italy, Morocco, and Spain. Renowned for its high levels of service, PGA received numerous awards, including \Best European Regional Airline.\" In 2006, TAP Air Portugal Group acquired a majority stake in PGA, making it a regional subsidiary. In 2016, the PGA Portugalia name was retired, and the airline was rebranded as TAP Express, with its fleet replaced by Embraer E190s and ATR 72-600s. As of 2022, PGA Portugalia Airlines was fully integrated into TAP Portugal."