Regional

Delta is adding more CRJ-500 flights to its network, with the SkyWest-operated aircraft now flying out of Delta’s hub in Detroit.

Both of the AFA-represented flight attendant groups voted overwhelmingly for strikes against their respective carriers this week.

American is bolstering its Latin America network, adding another airport in Mexico to its route map starting early next year.

Starting in November, the Atlanta-based airline will expand flights to Northwest Arkansas National Airport in Bentonville, Ark. 

CommuteAir, celebrating its 35th anniversary, announced on Wednesday the launch of its charter service utilizing a newly certified Embraer E170.

Starting next month, the newly introduced aircraft type is set to operate a handful of flights from Delta’s Minneapolis/St. Paul hub.

The airline’s wholly-owned regional subsidiary Piedmont plans to have 70 Embraer 145s in its fleet next year as more return from long-term storage.

Although flying for a major airline is the goal for many aspiring aviators, many pilots begin their airline careers at a regional operator.

Starting Feb. 13, 2025, the carrier plans to add service between its Phoenix hub and McClellan-Palomar Airport in Carlsbad, Calif. 

SkyWest has begun CRJ-550 operations under the Delta Connection brand, the regional airline confirmed to AirlineGeeks on Monday.