SkyWest Airlines

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SkyWest Airlines
SWA logo.png
CODE Callsign
SK SKYWEST
Founded2013
Commenced operationsc. 2014
Hubs
AllianceN/A
Active flights1
Company sloganN/A
Parent companyIntraAir (a part of Feline Holdings)
HeadquartersWhitechapel
Key people
Notes
Previously named Australian Airlines

SkyWest Airlines, also known as SkyWest or SKA, is a regional airline. Its main hub is in Whitechapel Sky Harbor. Founded in 2013 by colaja953 and yeamanator132 as Australian Airlines, it became SkyWest Airlines in late 2014 with _frozen as CEO. In 2018, RacCorp acquired the airline, and it operated as a subsidiary of Waypoint.

On August 18, 2021, SkyWest became part of IntraAir following the acquisition of RacCorp by Feline Holdings.

History

An AMR E-RJ145 plane at altitude, used by SkyWest until its retirement in 2023.

On December 29, 2014, SkyWest was founded when its original parent corporation, AMR Corp, decided to diversify and expand its airlines business with its planned opening of the new airport in Whitechapel area. As a result, SkyWest acquired the gate rights to the now-defunct Australian Airlines at the MRT International Airport and purchased gate rights at Zaquar Menage et Trois Regional Airport. It is also decided from the start that SkyWest will not enter in any airline alliance at this time due to its unique circumstances in owning the new airport in Whitechapel through its parent corporation.

SkyWest at this point will only use the AMR E-RJ145 (pictured left), an airplane type copied from Embraer's acutal RJ145 type. At this time, there is no plans in purchasing a different plane type. Skywest will only offer two classes at this time-- Business and Economy. There will be a business class lounge located at Whitechapel Sky Harbor.

On February 22, 2015 Skywest changed its parent corporation from AMR Corp to Nordic in a massive company restructure. In March 2018, due to the former CEO inactivity, the company was handed to RacCorp to be a subsidiary of Waypoint. Under Waypoint, most SkyWest Airlines flights were discontinued, with Waypoint taking over its former gates. The only remaining flight was flight 200 between Whitechapel Sky Harbor and MRT International Airport.

On June 17, 2021, RacCorp was acquired by Feline Holdings. On August 18, 2021, Feline Holdings dissolved RacCorp as a corporate entity and restructured its subsidiaries, during which SkyWest became part of IntraAir.

On November 16, 2023, SkyWest retired its original AMR E-RJ145 aircraft and began using the IntraJet 4G Mini 4.0 on its one remaining flight, which was relabeled to flight 1.

Service Classes

SkyWest Airlines's aircraft use IntraAir's cabin designs and classes.

IntraAir Economy Class

IntraAir Economy Class on board a SkyWest Airlines IntraJet 4G Mini 4.0.
Aircraft & Capacity
IntraJet 4G Mini 4.0 18 seats

IntraAir Economy Class is SkyWest Airlines's base class of service. Filling most of the seating capacity on our aircraft, Economy Class offers competitive service at affordable ticket prices. Each recliner seat features a full seat backing and a full size tray table, as well as a large seatback television, controlled by touch and featuring a selection of live and on-demand options. Complimentary high-speed Wi-Fi is also provided for all passengers, as well as outlets at every seat. On all flights, Economy Class passengers are served a pre-prepared meal package from a set menu, although the extent of meal service depends on flight duration. A lavatory is available in the back of the Economy Class cabin. Half of Economy Class seats are window seats and the other half are aisle seats. Always check your seat selection before booking to ensure you're getting the type of seat you want.

IntraAir Business Class

IntraAir Business Class on board a SkyWest Airlines IntraJet 4G Mini 4.0.
Aircraft & Capacity
IntraJet 4G Mini 4.0 5 seats

For the more discerning passenger, IntraAir Business Class is SkyWest Airlines's premium service class, available on all but our smallest planes. A substantial upgrade in both comfort and service, each Business Class seat fully reclines into a lie-flat bed, and is separated with a meter wide divider and glass shield for personal space. A full size tray table is available, as well as a widescreen seatback television featuring a selection of live and on-demand options, which can be controlled by touch or by the provided remote control. High quality wireless headphones, outlets at every seat, and complimentary high-speed Wi-Fi is also provided, as well as bedding to make your lie-flat resting as comfortable as possible. On all flights, Business Class passengers may choose from our menu of gourmet meals prepared by our world class chefs, although the extent of meal service depends on flight duration. Each seat has its own light which is adjustable by the passenger. A Business Class-exclusive lavatory is available at the back of the Business Class cabin. Every Business Class seat is both a window and an aisle seat. Be sure to select the type of seat you're looking for while booking.

Aircraft

SkyWest Airlines uses the IntraJet series of aircraft designed by IntraJet-EAM, part of Intra Manufacturing.

IntraJet 4G Mini 4.0

An IntraJet 4G Mini 4.0 at MRT International Airport (MRI) operating as SkyWest Airlines flight 1.
Dimensions 48x39
Type Medium
Capacity 5 - IntraAir Business Class
18 - IntraAir Economy Class
23 - Total

The IntraJet 4G Mini 4.0 is SkyWest Airlines’s primary medium-type aircraft, for use at airports with full-size gates. The Mini 4.0 includes full Economy Class service as well as Business Class, our premium travel class featuring an extended seat that doubles as a lie-flat bed, dividers between the seat and aisle for personal space, and other premium travel amenities. Every seat is equipped with a seatback TV; Business Class seats include a widescreen TV with a remote control. Economy Class seats are set in a 2-2 configuration, while Business Class seats are set in a 1-1 configuration. There is one lavatory each in the back of the Business Class and Economy Class cabins.

Flight List

All SkyWest Airlines flights are cross-listed as IntraAir codeshare flights with IntraAir flight numbers.

Flight Nr. Destination Destination Plane Type Service Classes Status Notes
SWA logo.png Flight 1 WHT - Whitechapel Sky Harbor MRI - MRT International Airport IntraJet 4G Mini 4.0 IntraAir Business Class
IntraAir Economy Class
Rsz open.png Codeshared as IntraAir flight 1301.
Gate B8 Gate A6
Whitechapel Prubourne



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