ST. GEORGE, Utah – The operator of United Airlines regional flights plans to drop service to Eau Claire in Wisconsin and Mason City in Iowa along with 27 other cities with low passenger volume. Service to other Upper Midwest airports, including LaCrosse, Madison and Rochester is unaffected. The operator, SkyWest, said a pilot shortage precipitated the cutbacks. Local authorities have asked for federal intervention under essential services regulations.
SkyWest profile
SkyWest Airlines flies under the banners of United, Delta, American and Alaska airlines with regional connections to their hubs. SkyWest flew 36 million passengers in 2021. The company has 500 aircraft in and out of 250 destinations.
Regional carrier. Operates as Alaska SkyWest, American Eagle, Delta Connection, and United Express.