Minneapolis, Minnesota-based Compass Airlines, a regional carrier that provided short-haul and interconnection services for Delta (Delta Connection) and for American Airlines (American Eagle), has lost its contract with Delta Airlines in August 2019. In response to the loss, the company has decided to close-out its operations at the Sea-Tac airport located in Seattle, Washington and lay off all 197 employees as of May 1, 2020.
The company’s Sea-Tac offices were leased by Delta and its leased fleet of aircraft, mostly Embraer 175 jets, will be reduced from 56 to 20 aircraft. Delta plans to replace Compass by turning to SkyWest, another regional carrier, and absorbing some flights on Delta’s own aircraft. The decision to eliminate Compass as a Delta regional partner comes as Delta attempts to cut costs and reduce its regional carriers from five to three, leaving SkyWest Airlines, Republic Airways, and Endeavor Air.
Due to the impact of the Coronavirus, most airlines have seen a significant reduction in flights, especially into the Seattle area which is undergoing a serious outbreak of the virus.
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