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1. Compare - without doubt the biggest advantage that the United Express offers shoppers today is the ability to compare thousands of United Express at a time. This is a great thing, but not necessarily all the time! Too much can be daunting at times so take advantage of the great comparison sites and where possible let them do the hard work for you.

2. Research - if it has been said it will be on the internet. Ignorance is no longer a justifiable reason for buying the wrong thing. Take the time to research in detail everything that you could possible want to know about

3. Testimonials - don't know anybody that has bought a United Express? Wrong! If the United Express is good the internet will let you know. Use the Internet as a friend and get testimonials before you buy.

4. Questions - Got a question about United Express then search the Forums, FAQ's, Blogs etc. Don't be afraid to ask .....

5. Reputation - Never heard of the company selling United Express? Don't worry, no reason why you should know every company in the world, but you know someone that does! Use the internet to find out what people are saying about United Express and build up a picture of their reputation for sales, returns, customer service, delivery etc.

6. Returns - still worried that even after all of the above your United Express wont be what you want? Check out the returns policy. There is so much competition now that someone, somewhere is bound to offer the terms that you are comfortable with.

7. Feedback - happy with your United Express then let people know, after all you are depending on others people input in your buying decision, so why not give a little back.

8. Security - check for the yellow padlock on the United Express site before you buy, and the s after http:/ /i.e. https:// = a secure site

9. Contact - got a question about United Express, or want to leave a comment then check out the sites contact page. Reputable companies have them and respond.

10. Payment - ready to pay for your United Express, then use your credit card or PayPal! Be aware of companies that don't accept them, there may be genuine reasons but given the huge amount of choice you have when buying online there is no reason at all not to buy via credit card or PayPal.

United Express is a brand name under which seven regional airlines operate feeder flights for United Airlines. They primarily connect smaller cities with United's domestic airline hub airports and “focus city”, and sometimes provide Point-to-point transit service such as Sacramento International Airport to Arcata-Eureka Airport.

As of May 1, 2007, these carriers are the following:

{]|RP|CHQ|Chautauqua|UA7775-7874|ERJ-145|-|Colgan Air|-|[GoJet Airlines|-|[Mesa Airlines, [CRJ-700#CRJ-200, CRJ-700#CRJ-700|-|Shuttle America|-|[SkyWest Airlines, [CRJ-700#CRJ-200, CRJ-700#CRJ-700|-|Trans States Airlines|}

The seven airlines are owned by five [holding companies (Chautauqua and Shuttle America are part of Republic Airways Holdings; Trans States and GoJet are part of Trans States Holdings). Mesa Air Group owns Mesa Airlines while, Pinnacle Airlines Corp., parent company of similarly named, Pinnacle Airlines owns Colgan Air. SkyWest, Inc. is the holding company in control of SkyWest Airlines.

History

Major airlines in the United States had long maintained relationships with regional carriers which fed passengers from small markets to larger towns. The Airline Deregulation Act spurred industry consolidation both vertically and horizontally, and as the hub system became more pronounced, airlines formalized these relationships through code sharing, shared branding, and listing regional partners in computer reservations systems. By the mid-1980s, United was partners with Air Wisconsin, Aspen Airways, and WestAir, feeding its hubs at Chicago O'Hare International Airport, Stapleton International Airport, and San Francisco International Airports. Air Wisconsin and Aspen would merge in 1991.

In 1988, Presidential Airways (scheduled) became a United Express carrier for United's new hub at Washington Dulles International Airport, but soon floundered. In response, WestAir formed an eastern division to serve Dulles. WestAir itself experienced turmoil; in 1991 it spun off the new division into an independent company, Independence Air (ACA), and the following year was acquired by Mesa Airlines.

In 1992 Great Lakes Airlines became a United Express partner, followed by Trans States Airlines the following year. In 1997, as United officially designated Los Angeles International Airport one of its hubs, SkyWest Airlines left Continental Airlines to become a United Express partner as well. Great Lakes left the United Express system in 2001, although it continues to codeshare some routes with United.

In 1993, Trans States Holdings started United Feeder Service, to operate British Aerospace BAe ATP aircraft for United Airlines. The aircraft, originally owned by Air Wisconsin, were transferred and subsequently owned by United. UFS operated routes to Chicago O'Hare International Airport from close markets in the upper midwest of the United States. UFS was eliminated from the United Express carrier network in 1999, and disappeared.

When United declared bankruptcy in 2002, it pressured its regional partners for reduced fees. In 2004, ACA canceled its contract and reinvented itself as low-cost carrier Independence Air. The next year, Air Wisconsin canceled its flying contract but continued ground-handling United Express operations. To compensate, United has initiated new service agreements with Colgan Air, Trans States subsidiary GoJet Airlines, and Republic Airways Holdings subsidiaries Chautauqua Airlines and Shuttle America.

In 2005, United announced that service levels on major United Express routes would be upgraded to a new product called explus. Routes with explus service offer first class seats and meal service on larger, 70-seat Embraer E-Jets and 66-seat Bombardier CRJ700/900 aircraft. Expanding the traditional regional partner role, United started to use the airplanes configured with explus amenities instead of, or alongside with, mainline jets on routes linking large cities, such as Chicago to Houston.

United announced a new Express focus city at San Antonio International Airport in 2006, but the experiment was short-lived.

New routes In September 2007, United Express will return to Little Rock National Airport with service to Washington D.C. and Denver.

Also starting October 4, 2007 United Express will start service between Peoria, Illinois and Denver, Colorado.

Destinations Operated by Chautauqua Airlines Service to/from Chicago, Illinois – Chicago O'Hare International Airport:

Service to/from Washington, DC – Washington Dulles International Airport:

Operated by Colgan Air Service to/from Washington, DC – Washington Dulles International Airport:

Operated by GoJet Airlines

Operated by Mesa Airlines

Operated by Shuttle America

Operated by SkyWest Airlines

Operated by Trans States Airlines

References

External links

United Express is a brand name under which seven regional airlines operate feeder flights for United Airlines. They primarily connect smaller cities with United's domestic airline hub airports and “focus city”, and sometimes provide Point-to-point transit service such as Sacramento International Airport to Arcata-Eureka Airport.

As of May 1, 2007, these carriers are the following:

{]|RP|CHQ|Chautauqua|UA7775-7874|ERJ-145|-|Colgan Air|-|[GoJet Airlines|-|[Mesa Airlines, [CRJ-700#CRJ-200, CRJ-700#CRJ-700|-|Shuttle America|-|[SkyWest Airlines, [CRJ-700#CRJ-200, CRJ-700#CRJ-700|-|Trans States Airlines|}

The seven airlines are owned by five [holding companies (Chautauqua and Shuttle America are part of Republic Airways Holdings; Trans States and GoJet are part of Trans States Holdings). Mesa Air Group owns Mesa Airlines while, Pinnacle Airlines Corp., parent company of similarly named, Pinnacle Airlines owns Colgan Air. SkyWest, Inc. is the holding company in control of SkyWest Airlines.

History

Major airlines in the United States had long maintained relationships with regional carriers which fed passengers from small markets to larger towns. The Airline Deregulation Act spurred industry consolidation both vertically and horizontally, and as the hub system became more pronounced, airlines formalized these relationships through code sharing, shared branding, and listing regional partners in computer reservations systems. By the mid-1980s, United was partners with Air Wisconsin, Aspen Airways, and WestAir, feeding its hubs at Chicago O'Hare International Airport, Stapleton International Airport, and San Francisco International Airports. Air Wisconsin and Aspen would merge in 1991.

In 1988, Presidential Airways (scheduled) became a United Express carrier for United's new hub at Washington Dulles International Airport, but soon floundered. In response, WestAir formed an eastern division to serve Dulles. WestAir itself experienced turmoil; in 1991 it spun off the new division into an independent company, Independence Air (ACA), and the following year was acquired by Mesa Airlines.

In 1992 Great Lakes Airlines became a United Express partner, followed by Trans States Airlines the following year. In 1997, as United officially designated Los Angeles International Airport one of its hubs, SkyWest Airlines left Continental Airlines to become a United Express partner as well. Great Lakes left the United Express system in 2001, although it continues to codeshare some routes with United.

In 1993, Trans States Holdings started United Feeder Service, to operate British Aerospace BAe ATP aircraft for United Airlines. The aircraft, originally owned by Air Wisconsin, were transferred and subsequently owned by United. UFS operated routes to Chicago O'Hare International Airport from close markets in the upper midwest of the United States. UFS was eliminated from the United Express carrier network in 1999, and disappeared.

When United declared bankruptcy in 2002, it pressured its regional partners for reduced fees. In 2004, ACA canceled its contract and reinvented itself as low-cost carrier Independence Air. The next year, Air Wisconsin canceled its flying contract but continued ground-handling United Express operations. To compensate, United has initiated new service agreements with Colgan Air, Trans States subsidiary GoJet Airlines, and Republic Airways Holdings subsidiaries Chautauqua Airlines and Shuttle America.

In 2005, United announced that service levels on major United Express routes would be upgraded to a new product called explus. Routes with explus service offer first class seats and meal service on larger, 70-seat Embraer E-Jets and 66-seat Bombardier CRJ700/900 aircraft. Expanding the traditional regional partner role, United started to use the airplanes configured with explus amenities instead of, or alongside with, mainline jets on routes linking large cities, such as Chicago to Houston.

United announced a new Express focus city at San Antonio International Airport in 2006, but the experiment was short-lived.

New routes In September 2007, United Express will return to Little Rock National Airport with service to Washington D.C. and Denver.

Also starting October 4, 2007 United Express will start service between Peoria, Illinois and Denver, Colorado.

Destinations Operated by Chautauqua Airlines Service to/from Chicago, Illinois – Chicago O'Hare International Airport:

Service to/from Washington, DC – Washington Dulles International Airport:

Operated by Colgan Air Service to/from Washington, DC – Washington Dulles International Airport:

Operated by GoJet Airlines

Operated by Mesa Airlines

Operated by Shuttle America

Operated by SkyWest Airlines

Operated by Trans States Airlines

References

External links



 

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