About CommuteAir
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CommutAir is a regional airline headquartered in Westlake, Ohio, that operates exclusively as a United Express carrier for United Airlines. Founded on April 8, 1989, in Plattsburgh, New York, initially as Champlain Enterprises, Inc. d/b/a CommutAir, the company began its inaugural flights on August 1, 1989, under the USAir Express brand with Beechcraft 1900 turboprops. It later transitioned its affiliation to Continental Airlines in late 2000, which subsequently became United Airlines. In July 2020, CommutAir became the sole operator of United Airlines' Embraer ERJ-145 fleet, significantly expanding its role within the United Express network.
The airline's main operational hubs are Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) in Houston. CommutAir primarily operates an all-jet fleet consisting of 59 Embraer ERJ-145 regional jets, each configured for 50 passengers in a single economy class. In a move to diversify beyond its 50-seat jets, the airline introduced a single Embraer E170 in 2024 for charter services. Its route network focuses on regional feeder services, connecting more than 75 smaller U.S. communities and 3 destinations in Mexico to United Airlines' major hubs, with over 1,600 weekly flights.
As an exclusive United Express partner, CommutAir is affiliated with the Star Alliance, and its employees receive flight benefits across the Star Alliance network. The airline offers a standard (economy) cabin class on its regional flights, which are typically short, resulting in limited onboard services and facilities.
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