American Airlines announced on Saturday that it would be discontinuing its agreement with regional carrier Mesa Airlines, citing financial and operational problems. This move comes after American raised concerns about the Arizona-based carrier’s performance, including quality of service and delays in flights.
The decision to end their contract was a mutual one between both airlines. Mesa Airlines has faced a number of financial issues over the last few years, which have hindered its ability to deliver quality service. According to reports, Mesa Airlines struggled with high rates of cancellations, delays, and customer dissatisfaction as a result of its financial instability. These issues affected not only passengers themselves but also impacted American Airlines operations due to their reliance on regional carriers such as Mesa for certain routes.
Reportedly Mesa Airlines is in talks to provide regional airline services for United. However, analysts suggest that other regional carriers may soon follow suit and consider renegotiating contracts with regional carriers if they do not improve their operations quickly enough.
