SkyWest, Inc.

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foundation = September 8, 2005
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SkyWest, Inc. (Nasdaq|SKYW) is the parent company of SkyWest Airlines and Atlantic Southeast Airlines.

History

SkyWest, Inc. became the parent company of SkyWest Airlines in order to facilitate the transfer of the sale of Delta Air Lines, Inc. subsidiary, ASA to SkyWest, Inc.

On Monday, August 15, 2005, Delta announced that it was selling Atlantic Southeast Airlines to the newly incorporated SkyWest, Inc. for $425 million in cash, and on Thursday, September 8, 2005, SkyWest, Inc. announced that the acquisition had been completed.

SkyWest Airlines and Atlantic Southeast Airlines, even though merged into one holding company maintain separate operations.

SkyWest, Inc. like SkyWest Airlines is based in St. George, Utah, United States and in terms of revenue, Skywest, Inc. would be considered a major airline carrier as it has over $1 Billion annual revenue earnings.

Airline Divisions

*ASA
*SkyWest Airlines

Fleet Overview

Between SkyWest and ASA, the airline operates the sixth-to-largest fleet in the world, consisting of 436 planes. SkyWest owns 277 while ASA owns 159.

External links

* [http://www.skywest.com/ SkyWest, Inc.]
* [http://asanegotiations.alpa.org/ ASA MEC Negotiations Website] Navbox Airlines of the United States