PASSENGERS flying from Manchester to London Stansted will join the jet set from next year.

British Regional Airlines, BA's largest franchise partner, is increasing seat capacity and reducing flight times by 10 minutes through the launch of the 49-seater Embraer 145 jet aircraft.

It will be introduced to the three times a day (Monday to Friday) service from January 8, adding an extra 1,360 seats a month on the route. Return fares on the route start from £111.90, including all taxes, fees and charges.