Stockholm STO to Brussels BRU 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.

CityJet is an Irish regional airline headquartered in Dublin, Ireland. Founded in 1992, it began operations in 1994, initially flying between Dublin and London City Airport under a franchise agreement with Virgin Atlantic. CityJet transitioned its business model in 2018, ceasing its own-brand scheduled services to focus on wet leasing aircraft to other European airlines. This means CityJet provides aircraft and crew to operate flights on behalf of other carriers. As of 2023, CityJet operates a fleet of Bombardier CRJ900 and CRJ1000 aircraft, primarily for airlines like Scandinavian Airlines (SAS), Lufthansa, and Brussels Airlines. In 2023, CityJet merged with Air Nostrum, forming the Strategic Alliance of Regional Airlines (SARA).

Malta Air is a low-cost airline that began operations in 2019, initially as a joint venture between Ryanair and the Government of Malta. Ryanair acquired full ownership of the company in 2025. The airline operates from Malta International Airport and has expanded its network to include numerous routes across Europe, the Middle East, and North Africa. Malta Air primarily utilizes Boeing 737-800 and Boeing 737 MAX 200 aircraft, focusing on high-density, short to medium-haul flights. As a low-cost carrier, it offers an Economy Class service with options for purchasing snacks and beverages onboard.