United StatesOperates for American, Delta and UnitedMainline programme — AAdvantage, SkyMiles or MileagePlusUS Regional Operators
Republic Airways Overview & Policy Summary
Republic Airways operates regional flights under the American Eagle, Delta Connection and United Express brands. Like SkyWest, it sells no tickets of its own: the mainline carrier on your ticket owns the contract, the fare rules and the refund obligation.
Key Travel Facts & Insights
- Carry-on: Governed by the mainline carrier.
- First checked bag: Charged by the mainline carrier..
- Changes: Set by the mainline carrier..
- Check-in: Through the mainline carrier, 24 hours before departure..
Republic help topics
Detailed answers on the ten things travellers ask most after booking.
Republic at a glance
Baggage
Governed by the mainline carrier. E170/E175 bins accommodate most standard carry-ons better than CRJ aircraft do, so gate-checking is less common than on SkyWest CRJs.
Full baggage rulesCheck-in
Through the mainline carrier, 24 hours before departure. Mainline cutoffs apply.
Check-in and boarding cutoffsMainline programme — AAdvantage, SkyMiles or MileagePlus
Mainline rules apply.
Loyalty programme guideRepublic fare types
| Fare | Includes | Watch out for |
|---|---|---|
| Sold under the mainline brand | Your fare is the mainline product you bought. | Republic sets no fare rules. |
Hubs
- Operates from partner hubs including New York, Washington, Chicago, Philadelphia and Boston
An all-Embraer E170 and E175 fleet — a comfortable 2-2 regional jet with no middle seat.
Popular routes
- New York (LGA) → Washington (DCA) as American Eagle
- Chicago (ORD) → Columbus (CMH) as United Express
- Boston (BOS) → Philadelphia (PHL) as American Eagle
- Detroit (DTW) → Pittsburgh (PIT) as Delta Connection
Republic frequently asked questions
What is Republic Airways?
A regional airline that operates flights for American Eagle, Delta Connection and United Express. It does not sell tickets under its own name — your contract is with the mainline carrier on your ticket.
Is an Embraer E175 a small plane?
It is a 76-seat regional jet, but the 2-2 cabin layout means there is no middle seat anywhere on board. Many travellers prefer it to a densely configured mainline narrowbody on short routes.
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