Republic Airways and Mesa Airlines to merge

 

On 7 April 2024, Republic Airways Holdings and the Mesa Airlines Group announced that both companies entered into a definitive agreement in which both companies will merge and continue as as Republic Airways Holdings. The deal is expected to be finalised in the final quarter of this year but is dependent on receiving all the regulatory approvals.

The newly merged company will continue to operate the Capacity Purchase Agreements it has in place with American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, and United Airlines.

Currently, Republic Airways is operating a fleet of 31 Embraer ERJ170s and 178 ERJ175s. Mesa Airlines has a fleet of 60 ERJ175s. It also has four remaining CRJ900s in service which will be retired. Combined, the company will be the largest operator of the ERJ175 in the world.

Photos: Duncan Stewart