commuter planes

Small passenger jets

Commuter planes are small aircraft designed for short-haul flights between regional airports, typically carrying fewer than twenty passengers.

They connect smaller cities to major hubs or serve routes where larger jets aren't economical: The commuter plane from Springfield to O'Hare seats just twelve.

Also called regional aircraft.

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