If you’ve travelled for an extended period of time, you’ve probably flown on airlines such as Delta Connection, United Express, American Eagle, or other carriers of that sort.
These airlines often fly smaller regional jets & puddle jumpers between big & small towns.
If you aren’t familiar with world of aviation, you might not understand the differences with these carriers or why airlines have them.
It’s a lot deeper than you might think.
Beneath these express lines is a whole world of regional airlines, that have a history all their own.
Contracts & long lines of negotiation, & a critical role in the modern industry.
In fact, these smaller carriers had a massive hand in preventing the fall of larger airlines in the post 9/11 era.
Which leads us to the primary questions: What are regional airlines & how do they benefit the airline industry?
Stick around to find out.