British European Airways, formally British European Airways Corporation, was a British airline which existed from 1946 until 1974.
BEA operated to Europe, North Africa and the Middle East from airports around the United Kingdom. Wikipedia
Hubs: Heathrow Airport, Manchester Airport, Croydon Airport, and more
Founded: January 1, 1946
Founder: British Overseas Airways Corporation
Headquarters: Ruislip, United Kingdom
Ceased operations: 31 March 1974; (merged with BOAC, Cambrian Airways and Northeast Airlines to form British Airways)
Destinations: Europe, North Africa, Middle East