The European Regions Airline Association is a trade association of European regional airlines and associated businesses. It was founded as the European Regional Airlines Association in 1980, by a small number of what were then known as commuter airlines. The association is registered in England and Wales. History The European Regions Airline Association was founded as the European Regional Airlines Association in 1980, by a small number of what were then known as commuter airlines. The association is registered as a limited company in England and Wales, with an office in Brussels, Belgium. Awards The association makes an annual regional "Airport of the Year" award, which in 2016 was given to Southampton Airport, in Hampshire in southern England. References Airline trade associations British companies established in 1980 Companies based in Surrey Regional airlines