American Airlines ending agreement with regional carrier Mesa Airlines
18/12/2022 01:10
WASHINGTON, Dec 17 (Reuters) - American Airlines AAL.O
said Saturday it will end its agreement with regional carrier
Mesa Airlines MESA.O to fly some regional routes after raising
concerns about the Arizona-based carrier's performance.
American said its March schedule "will show significant
reductions in Mesa flying and the final Mesa-operated flights
for American will occur April 3." American said flights operated
by Mesa will be backfilled by other regional carriers.
Mesa Airlines "has experienced various financial and
operational difficulties this year. As a result, we have
concerns about Mesa’s ability to be a reliable partner for
American going forward," the airline said in a memo explaining
its decision, which was seen by Reuters.
Mesa's parent company Mesa Air Group did not immediately
respond to a request for comment.
(Reporting by David Shepardson; editing by Jonathan Oatis)
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