regional carrier
Short-haul flyer
A regional carrier is an airline that operates shorter routes, typically connecting smaller cities to major hubs.
These carriers often fly under contract with larger airlines, using their branding: The flight was operated by a regional carrier on behalf of United.
Regional carriers generally use smaller aircraft—turboprops or regional jets—for routes that wouldn't fill a full-sized airliner.
- commuterOne who travels regularly
- puddle-jumperSmall aircraft, short routes
- feederSource of input
- turbopropTurbine-powered propeller engine
- hubCentral connection point
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- aviationaircraft, airports, flying, flight, airplane
- AirlinesAmerican Airlines, Delta, British Airways, United Airlines, Southwest Airlines
- TelecomsAT&T, Vodafone, Verizon, T-Mobile, Sprint
- regional airlinescommuter flight, feeder route, feeder routes, Hop
- small airportrunway, terminal, hangar, propeller plane, puddle jumper
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State-associated commercial airline
Big Three · United Airlines · Delta Air Lines · American Airlines · British Airways
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