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United StatesOperates for Delta, United, American and AlaskaMainline programme — SkyMiles, MileagePlus, AAdvantage or Mileage PlanUS Regional Operators
SkyWest Airlines is the largest regional carrier in the United States, but it does not sell tickets under its own name. It flies aircraft on behalf of Delta Connection, United Express, American Eagle and Alaska SkyWest. If your boarding pass says "operated by SkyWest", your contract is with the mainline carrier whose code is on the ticket — and their policies, not SkyWest's, govern your trip.
Key Travel Facts & Insights
Detailed answers on the ten things travellers ask most after booking.
Governed by the mainline carrier. On CRJ aircraft the overhead bins are small, so full-size carry-ons are frequently gate-checked — free of charge — and returned at the jet bridge on arrival.
Full baggage rulesThrough the mainline carrier, 24 hours before departure. Mainline cutoffs apply.
Check-in and boarding cutoffsMainline expiry rules apply.
Loyalty programme guide| Fare | Includes | Watch out for |
|---|---|---|
| Sold under the mainline brand | Your fare brand is whatever the mainline carrier sold you — Delta Main Cabin, United Economy, American Basic Economy and so on. | SkyWest does not set fare rules. Read the mainline carrier's conditions. |
The largest regional fleet in the world — Bombardier CRJ series and Embraer E175 aircraft flown in partner liveries.
No. SkyWest operates the aircraft under a Delta Connection contract. Your ticket, fare rules, baggage allowance, loyalty earning and refund rights all remain with Delta. Handle everything through Delta.
The mainline carrier whose code is on your ticket — Delta, United, American or Alaska. SkyWest cannot rebook you, and DOT refund obligations sit with the ticketing carrier.
Often not. CRJ overhead bins are small and full-size carry-ons are routinely gate-checked at the jet bridge. This is free and your bag is returned at the jet bridge on arrival, but move anything valuable or essential into your personal item before boarding.
We confirm live fares, seat availability and the exact baggage and change rules attached to your fare before you pay — then stay with you through any change, cancellation or claim.