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Press Release Source: United Airlines
United Airlines Announces That Chautauqua Airlines, Republic Airlines and Shuttle America Have Joined United Express
Monday March 8, 12:25 pm ET
CHICAGO, March 8 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- United Airlines (OTC Bulletin Board: UALAQ - News) today announced that Chautauqua Airlines, Republic Airlines and Shuttle America have joined United Express. Under a new agreement, United has authorized Republic to fly sixteen seventy-seat regional jets under the United Express livery. Chautauqua will operate sixteen fifty- seat regional jets for United Express and Shuttle America will fly ten Saab 340 turbo prop aircraft.
"These agreements will help us continue to meet the demands of our customers with competitive fares and a full schedule of flights to large and small communities across the country - and the world," said Doug Hacker, executive vice president - Strategy. "We are pleased to add these partners that are committed to providing outstanding customer service to the United Express family."
The thirty-two regional jets and ten turbo props described in the agreements will serve United's Washington Dulles and Chicago O'Hare hubs as well as a number of other smaller markets throughout the country. The agreements with Chautauqua and Republic expire in 2014, while the contract with Shuttle America runs through 2005 and includes a renewal option. The companies will begin operating United Express flights later this year.
"United shares our goals of operational excellence and our strong dedication to customer service," said Bryan Bedford, chairman and chief executive officer of Republic Airways Holdings Inc. "We are excited to become a part of United's global network through our contribution to United Express, and we look forward to building a strong, long-term relationship with United."
Chautauqua is celebrating thirty years of service and was recently named 2004 Regional Airline of the Year by Air Transport World. The company has also been awarded the FAA's prestigious Diamond Award for excellence in maintenance and training for each of the past twelve years. Chautauqua and Republic Airlines are wholly owned subsidiaries of Republic Airways Holdings Inc., an airline holding company based in Indianapolis, Indiana. The holding company is owned by investment funds that are managed by Wexford Capital LLC. Wexford also owns Shuttle America.
Other United Express partners include Skywest Airlines, Trans States Airlines, Air Wisconsin Airlines, Atlantic Coast Airlines and Mesa Air Group.
About United Airlines
United, United Express and Ted operate more than 3,400 flights a day on a route network that spans the globe. News releases and other information about United may be found at the company's Web site at www.united.com .
Press Release Source: United Airlines
United Airlines Announces That Chautauqua Airlines, Republic Airlines and Shuttle America Have Joined United Express
Monday March 8, 12:25 pm ET
CHICAGO, March 8 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- United Airlines (OTC Bulletin Board: UALAQ - News) today announced that Chautauqua Airlines, Republic Airlines and Shuttle America have joined United Express. Under a new agreement, United has authorized Republic to fly sixteen seventy-seat regional jets under the United Express livery. Chautauqua will operate sixteen fifty- seat regional jets for United Express and Shuttle America will fly ten Saab 340 turbo prop aircraft.
"These agreements will help us continue to meet the demands of our customers with competitive fares and a full schedule of flights to large and small communities across the country - and the world," said Doug Hacker, executive vice president - Strategy. "We are pleased to add these partners that are committed to providing outstanding customer service to the United Express family."
The thirty-two regional jets and ten turbo props described in the agreements will serve United's Washington Dulles and Chicago O'Hare hubs as well as a number of other smaller markets throughout the country. The agreements with Chautauqua and Republic expire in 2014, while the contract with Shuttle America runs through 2005 and includes a renewal option. The companies will begin operating United Express flights later this year.
"United shares our goals of operational excellence and our strong dedication to customer service," said Bryan Bedford, chairman and chief executive officer of Republic Airways Holdings Inc. "We are excited to become a part of United's global network through our contribution to United Express, and we look forward to building a strong, long-term relationship with United."
Chautauqua is celebrating thirty years of service and was recently named 2004 Regional Airline of the Year by Air Transport World. The company has also been awarded the FAA's prestigious Diamond Award for excellence in maintenance and training for each of the past twelve years. Chautauqua and Republic Airlines are wholly owned subsidiaries of Republic Airways Holdings Inc., an airline holding company based in Indianapolis, Indiana. The holding company is owned by investment funds that are managed by Wexford Capital LLC. Wexford also owns Shuttle America.
Other United Express partners include Skywest Airlines, Trans States Airlines, Air Wisconsin Airlines, Atlantic Coast Airlines and Mesa Air Group.
About United Airlines
United, United Express and Ted operate more than 3,400 flights a day on a route network that spans the globe. News releases and other information about United may be found at the company's Web site at www.united.com .
