United Gives the CRJ-200 a Second Life
Reimagined CRJ-450 adds premium flair to small-market routes
Reimagined CRJ-450 adds premium flair to small-market routes
Up to 40 aircraft will continue under a multi-year deal.
The growth includes three first-time destinations and one long-dormant airport.
Air Wisconsin has been around since the 1960s but mostly operated under different airlines’ banners since 1985, when it operated for United Express.
After its contract with American ended this week, Air Wisconsin’s future remains up in the air. Its last batch of scheduled flights left Chicago Thursday.
SkyWest plans to cut service between two Essential Air Service markets this summer. The regional carrier has flown the route since 2014.
Starting under the Biden administration, the FAA began reviewing regulations governing public charter operators, with potential impacts for carriers like JSX.
On the heels of its breakup with CRJ-200 operator Air Wisconsin, American is also detailing plans to end all 50-seat service from Chicago this summer.
American is slated to become the latest U.S. airline to remove the CRJ-200 from its network. The carrier is planning a regional shake-up later this year.