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CommutAir, a United Express carrier, announced today that is has reached an agreement with the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM).

Captain Don Martel has been with CommutAir (C5) since April of 2001 and said he’s never felt drawn to go anywhere else. “The balance at CommutAir works for me,” he said. He’s set to retire in September 2020 and spends the majority of his time as a line check pilot and examiner.

This year, CommutAir’s Cleveland (North Olmsted) headquarters expanded. To commemorate the new space and celebrate the season, employees were challenged to a Holiday Decorating Contest. And decorate, they did. Enthusiastically. Judges found selecting a winner impossible and called it a draw. See for yourself! On behalf of the entire CommutAir Family, everyone at Headquarters wishes you and yours a very special holiday season!

When booking a flight, many people don’t realize that they have booked themselves on a regional (or express) carrier. It can come as a big surprise when they reach the gate and see the (much) smaller-than-expected aircraft. Here are five things you should know about flying regional.

CommutAir, a United Express regional carrier, today announced the appointment of Michael (Mike) Rosso to the role of Director of SOC, effective December 30.

Bidding is the seniority-based process that flight crews use to select their monthly schedule. Crew Planning Analysts review the bids, work with the crews to optimize their schedules based on operational needs, and then the bid is awarded. When the monthly schedule begins, Crew Scheduling takes over and works with the crews to mitigate delays and find solutions to changes in the schedule.

For those that have wanderlust, being a flight attendant is the adventure of a lifetime – but for a homebody, it may not have the same appeal. Is the Flight Attendant Life for you? CommuteAir Flight Attendants share some aspects of the lifestyle for you to consider…but which are pros and which are cons depends entirely on your perspective.

What are some of the pros and cons to being a Flight Attendant? It’s really a matter of perspective. If you’re a homebody or need to be near your family, this might not be the life for you, and that’s ok! Members of the CommuteAir family shared some considerations.

If you’ve been to an airport, you know flight crews have their own language. There’s terminology used, and a shorthand, that makes communicating with dispatch, maintenance, and even passengers more efficient. If you’re thinking about becoming a Flight Attendant, or starting ANY job in the airline industry, you’ll need to learn how to speak the lingo with these frequently-used aviation terms, phrases, acronyms, and jargon.

Earlier this year, United Airlines launched a new color pallet and updated its livery. Since then, CommutAir, a United Express carrier, has eagerly awaited the color change on its fleet of Embraer 145s.