The controversial SWC SkyWest Charter seeks approval to serve smaller cities as charter flights

SkyWest Airlines created a new charter subsidiary known as SkyWest Charter LLC and it will be removing 20 seats from its traditional 50-seater Bombardier CRJ200s for the new service.

The airline describes its new division:

“SWC SkyWest Charter is a subsidiary of SkyWest, Inc. Providing chartered jet service at airports across the United States, SWC is adopting only the highest standards of aviation. Our operations will use a fleet of 30-seat CRJ200 aircraft, offering safety, reliability, and exceptional comfort. We look forward to welcoming you on board one of our flights soon.”

SkyWest says the proposed charter service is the only way it can preserve service to many smaller uneconomical communities..

SkyWest says 82% of communities in the Essential Air Service (EAS) program are served by charter airlines.

Meanwhile unions and some other airlines are opposing the plan:

Read more from ABC News:

https://abcnews.go.com/Business/wireStory/airline-unions-accuse-skywest-evading-safety-rules-seeking-99882748

Top Copyright Photo: SWC-SkyWest Charter Bombardier CRJ200 (CL-600-2B19) N445SW (msn 7651) SFO (Mark Durbin). Image: 960811.

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