SkyWest Airlines is a U.S.-based regional carrier headquartered in St. George, Utah. It operates flights under contract with major airlines:
United Express (United Airlines)
Delta Connection (Delta Air Lines)
American Eagle (American Airlines)
Alaska SkyWest (Alaska Airlines).
It operates nearly 500 aircraft, serving between 249 to 258 destinations across the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. In 2023, SkyWest carried about 38.6 million passengers, and that number rose to over 42 million in 2024. With around 14,600 employees as of 2024, SkyWest remains the largest regional airline by fleet size, destinations, and passenger volumes
Milestones & Highlights
Founded in 1972, SkyWest has grown through codeshares and acquisitions to become a key feeder airline across North America. Achieved 300+ days of 100% controllable completion in 2023 and 2024, along with top rankings in on-time performance.
Recently expanded its fleet with CRJ550s, offering upgraded cabins and amenities for Delta and United routes