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Shuttle America

United States · MERCURY

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Shuttle America

United States · MERCURY
15
Routes
6
Hubs
TCF
ICAO
S5
IATA
TravelerPulse profile

Regional carrier powering major U.S. airline networks.

Founded
1995
Headquarters
Indianapolis, United States
Shuttle America was a regional airline headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, operating as a contract carrier for major U.S. network airlines. Founded in 1995, the airline flew under the brand identities of its partners, including United Express and Delta Connection, providing feeder service to hub airports across the United States. The airline operated a fleet primarily composed of Embraer regional jets, connecting smaller markets to major hubs. As a regional carrier, Shuttle America did not sell tickets directly to consumers but operated flights on behalf of its mainline partners under capacity purchase agreements. Shuttle America was a subsidiary of Republic Airways Holdings and ceased independent operations in 2018 when it was merged into sister carrier Republic Airline, consolidating operations under a single certificate within the Republic Airways group.
Hubs & network
Shuttle America operated primarily through hubs including Chicago O'Hare, Denver, and other United Express and Delta Connection hub airports.
Fleet
Shuttle America operated Embraer ERJ-170 and ERJ-175 regional jets on behalf of its mainline partners.
Notable facts
  • ›Shuttle America was a wholly owned subsidiary of Republic Airways Holdings.
  • ›The airline operated under the United Express and Delta Connection brand identities.
  • ›It held FAA operating certificate TCF and used the ICAO callsign MERCURY.
  • ›Shuttle America was merged into Republic Airline in 2018, ending its separate certificate.
  • ›As a regional carrier, Shuttle America did not market or sell tickets directly to the public.
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Shuttle America connecting regional American cities with reliable regional service

Shuttle America was a regional airline headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, operating as a code-share and contract carrier for major US airlines. Founded in 1995, it served as a key regional feeder under brands including United Express and Delta Connection. The airline ceased independent operations in 2015 when it was merged into its sister carrier Republic Airways.

Primary Hubs
Cabin Classes
Economy
Fleet Note

Shuttle America operated a fleet primarily composed of Bombardier CRJ-200 and CRJ-700 regional jets, as well as Embraer ERJ-170 aircraft.

AI-assisted overview, verified against public sources.

Route network map (14 legs)

Leaflet © OpenStreetMap © CARTO

Route network

BEL → MABCNC
BSB → GYNCNC
CKS → MABCNC
GRP → MQHCNC
MAB → IMPCNC
MAB → RDCCNC
MQH → BSBCNC
CDJ → CMPCNC
IMP → BSSCNC
MAB → OIACNC
OIA → CKSCNC
RDC → CDJCNC
STZ → SXOCNC
SXO → GRPCNC
SXX → OIACNC

Fleet (aircraft types operated)