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Trans States Airlines ceased operating in April 2020.
About Trans States Airlines
Trans States Airlines was founded in 1982 as Resort Air and is an American Airline who operates flights across 70 destinations in North America. Its headquarters is in Bridgeton in Missouri and is owned by its parent company Trans States Holdings, Inc.
Resort Air changed its name to Trans States Airlines in 1989, and currently runs flights for United Airlines as United Express, and for American Airlines as American Eagle.
Baggage
United Airlines
As Trans States Airlines operates services on behalf of United Airlines, the carry on baggage and checked baggage has to conform with United Airlines.
American Airlines
Trans States Airlines operate services on behalf of American Airlines, so both the carry on baggage and checked baggage has to match those set out by American Airlines.
Check-in Information
Online check-in
Both United Airlines and American Airlines provide online check-in for their flights. United Airlines’ check-in opens 24 hours before your departure time. American Airlines also offers online check-in which is available on the airline's website.
Airport check-in
United Airlines asks passengers to check in at the airport at least 45 minutes prior to departure for domestic flights, and at least 60 minutes prior to scheduled departure for International flights.
American Airlines asks passengers wishing to check-in in person at the airport to arrive at least 60 minutes before departure for International flights, and 45 minutes before departure for domestic flights.
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Hub Airports
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport - American Eagle
As Trans States Airlines serves under the American Eagle name, the American Airlines Hub of Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport is the airport hub for Trans States Airlines when operating as American Eagle. Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport is the nearest commercial airport to the capital of the USA, Washington D.C. It was once called Washington National Airport but was renamed to its current form in 1998. There are 4 Terminals serving 3 runways. This airport also runs services for a number of other airlines, including Air Canada Express, Alaska Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Frontier and previously AirTran Airways before its operations were taken over by Southwest.
O’Hare International Airport - United Express
As Trans States Airlines serves under the United Express name, the United Airlines Hub of O’Hare International Airport is the airport hub for Trans States Airlines when operating as United Express. Located in Chicago, O’Hare International Airport is the world’s sixth-busiest airport, with nearly 80 million passengers in 2017. It has 5 terminals and 7 runways. This airport also runs services for a number of different airlines, including Delta Air Lines, Etihad Airlines, Avianca, Air Choice One and previously Air Jamaica.
Washington Dulles International Airport - United Express
As Trans States Airlines serves under the United Express name, the United Airlines Hub of Washington Dulles International Airport is the airport hub for Trans States Airlines when operating as United Express. Located in Chicago, O’Hare International Airport is the world’s sixth-busiest airport, with nearly 80 million passengers in 2017. It has 5 terminals and 7 runways. The airport is located in Virginia and was opened in 1964. There are one main terminal and two smaller terminals, 2 concourses, 123 gates and 4 runways with one more planned.
Denver International Airport - United Express
As Trans States Airlines serves under the United Express name, the United Airlines Hub of Denver International Airport is the airport hub for Trans States Airlines when operating as United Express. Located in Chicago, O’Hare International Airport is the world’s sixth-busiest airport, with nearly 80 million passengers in 2017. It has 5 terminals and 7 runways. Denver International Airports the fourth-largest hub for United Airlines, and the one which is located most centrally with the USA. There are 141 gates within the airport, dispersed between the 3 concourses.
Fleet
Trans States Airlines serve their flights with their fleet consisting of 54 active Embraer aircraft. The current fleet consists of the following aircraft, but more are on order:
- Embraer ERJ-145EP/MP
- Embraer ERJ-145LR
- Embraer ERJ-145XR