Major carrier or major airline carrier is a designation given by the United States Department of Transportation to U.S.-based airlines that post more than $1 billion in revenue during a fiscal year.[1]
As of 2008, the major carriers are the following[2]:
- AirTran Airways
- Alaska Airlines
- American Airlines
- American Eagle Airlines
- Atlantic Southeast Airlines
- Comair
- Continental Airlines
- Delta Air Lines
- ExpressJet
- FedEx
- Frontier Airlines
- JetBlue Airways
- Northwest Airlines
- SkyWest Airlines
- Southwest Airlines
- United Airlines
- United Parcel Service
- US Airways
The term "major carrier" or "major airline" can also refer to traditional legacy carriers, distinguishing them from startup and low-cost carriers.
It may also be used to indicate mainline service, in contrast to an airline's regional affiliates:
| Mainline Carrier | Regional Affiliate[citation needed] |
|---|---|
| Airborne Express | All cargo |
| AirTran Airways | No regional affiliates |
| Alaska Airlines | Horizon Air |
| American Airlines | American Eagle/American Connection |
| Atlas Air | All cargo |
| Continental Air Lines | Continental Express |
| Delta Air Lines | Delta Connection |
| FedEx | All cargo |
| Frontier Airlines | Lynx Aviation |
| JetBlue Airways | No regional affiliates |
| Northwest Airlines | Northwest Airlink |
| Southwest Airlines | No regional affiliates |
| United Air Lines | United Express |
| United Parcel Service | All cargo |
| US Airways | US Airways Express |
References
- ^ Accounting and Reporting Directive Number 263, U.S. Department of Transportation, Bureau of Transportation Statistics, Office of Airline Information
- ^ Based on 2007 Operating Revenues as reported on Schedule P-12 of Form 41, see BTS TranStats
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