Trans States Airlines expands United Airlines regional contract
Regional carrier Trans States Airlines has expanded its flying contract with United Airlines.
The regional carrier will add at least seven Embraer 145 aircraft to fly under the United Express brand by early 2019.
These jets are the start of a long term commitment to grow the United Express regional program, the airlines said.
Trans States currently operates a fleet of 36 Embraer 145 aircraft for United.
"Trans States is a leading operator of the Embraer 145, a strategically important aircraft for United," said Rick Leach, CEO of Trans States Airlines.
"We value our relationship with United and are positioning ourselves to do even more for United in the future."
Trans States said it has opened talks over a three-year extension to its existing contract with United.
The current contract has been in force via several extensions since 2003.
It also operates the Embraer 145 on behalf of American Airlines’ American Eagle regional service.
TravelMole Editorial Team
Editor for TravelMole North America and Asia pacific regions. Ray is a highly experienced (15+ years) skilled journalist and editor predominantly in travel, hospitality and lifestyle working with a huge number of major market-leading brands. He has also cover in-depth news, interviews and features in general business, finance, tech and geopolitical issues for a select few major news outlets and publishers.
Vegas’s Billion-Dollar Secrets – What They Don’t Want Tourists to Know
Visit Florida’s New CEO Bryan Griffin Shares His Vision for State Tourism with Graham
Chicago’s Tourism Renaissance: Graham Interviews Kristin Reynolds of Choose Chicago
Graham Talks with Cassandra McCauley of MMGY NextFactor About the Latest Industry Research
Destination International’s Andreas Weissenborn: Research, Advocacy, and Destination Impact
Graham and Don Welsh Discuss the Success of Destinations International’s Annual Conference
Graham and CEO Andre Kiwitz on Ventura Travel’s UK Move and Recruitment for the Role
Brett Laiken and Graham Discuss Florida’s Tourism Momentum and Global Appeal
Graham and Elliot Ferguson on Positioning DC as a Cultural and Inclusive Global Destination
Graham Talks to Fraser Last About His England-to-Ireland Trek for Mental Health Awareness
Kathy Nelson Tells Graham About the Honour of Hosting the World Cup and Kansas City’s Future
Graham McKenzie on Sir Richie Richardson’s Dual Passion for Golf and His Homeland, Antigua
ADS PRO 
TAP Air Portugal to operate 29 flights due to strike on December 11
Qatar Airways offers flexible payment options for European travellers
Airlines suspend Madagascar services following unrest and army revolt
Digital Travel Reporter of the Mirror totally seduced by HotelPlanner AI Travel Agent
Strike action set to cause travel chaos at Brussels airports