SkyWest, Inc. is the holding company for SkyWest Airlines, a North American regional airline, as well as an aircraft leasing company. It is headquartered in St. George, Utah, United States.
History
SkyWest, Inc. was established on September 8, 2005 as the holding company of SkyWest Airlines and Atlantic Southeast Airlines (ASA). The leadership of SkyWest Airlines had agreed to purchase ASA from Delta Air Lines amidst Delta's bankruptcy proceedings for US$425 million.[2] The bankruptcy judge approved the all-cash transaction, which helped Delta improve its liquidity; the deal closed on September 8, 2005, the day the holding company was established.[3] SkyWest Airlines and ASA never merged and both airlines maintained separate operations at their respective hubs.
On August 4, 2010, SkyWest, Inc. announced that it would acquire