Comair gets grounded: Delta shuts regional carrier and turns to larger aircraft
Skift Take
Most of the legacy carriers are moving towards more streamlined systems that focus on a few aircraft types rather than a diverse portfolio of planes that are harder to maintain.
Delta Air Lines said Friday it will close its regional carrier Comair at the end of September as it switches more of its flying to bigger jets.
Operating regional carriers has become more expensive while customers have been demanding roomier planes. Comair operates a fleet of mostly 50-seat regional jets,
