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CommutAir

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Regional air service connecting communities across America.

Founded

1989

Headquarters

Houston, United States

CommutAir is a regional airline based in the United States that operated as a United Express carrier under a capacity purchase agreement with United Airlines. Founded in 1989, the airline provided feeder services connecting smaller markets to United's major hub airports, particularly at Newark Liberty International Airport. The airline operated a fleet of Embraer ERJ-145 regional jets and served routes primarily in the northeastern United States and beyond. CommutAir functioned as a contract carrier, meaning United Airlines marketed and sold seats on its flights under the United Express brand. CommutAir announced the cessation of flight operations in early 2023, citing financial challenges and difficulties in the post-pandemic aviation environment. The airline's closure was part of a broader trend of regional carrier consolidation affecting the U.S. aviation industry.

Hubs & network

CommutAir primarily operated through Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) as its main hub under the United Express brand.

Fleet

CommutAir operated a fleet composed entirely of Embraer ERJ-145 50-seat regional jets.

Notable facts

›Operated as a United Express carrier under a capacity purchase agreement with United Airlines.
›Ceased all flight operations in January 2023.
›Originally founded in Vermont before later relocating its headquarters.
›Flew primarily under the United Express brand, with tickets sold and marketed by United Airlines.
›Was one of several regional carriers that struggled financially following the COVID-19 pandemic.

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CommuteAir is a regional airline of the United States founded in 1989. Today, CommuteAir operates more than 1,600 weekly flights, exclusively on behalf of United Express, serving over 75 U.S. destinations and 3 in Mexico. CommuteAir's fleet of Embraer ERJ 145 aircraft fly from its bases at Washington–Dulles and Houston–Intercontinental. The company was previously called CommutAir until July 26, 2022, when it legally changed its name to the present-day CommuteAir.

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