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Trans States Airlines, Inc., a privately held company, was incorporated in Missouri on November 5, 1982, as Resort Air, Inc. and was issued an air carrier operating certificate by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) on April 11, 1983.On April 22, 1985, Resort Air entered into an agreement with Trans World Airlines, Inc. (TWA) to operate as a TWA commuter air carrier. On August 5, 1985, the company began service as Trans World Express.On August 5, 1985 the company began service as Trans World Express. By the end of 1985, the Trans World Express fleet consisted of four 15-seat Metro II and four 19-seat Metro III aircraft, providing service to six cities in Missouri and Illinois.On September 22, 1986, Hulas Kanodia purchased Resort Air, Inc. from the Koplar family. Since the change in ownership, management has concentrated its efforts on quality control in maintenance, pilot training, and fine tuning station operations. This enhanced the Trans World Express position with TWA as its commuter partner, and positioned the company for the successful introduction of the latest state-of-the-art regional aircraft, the 48-seat ATR42.In June 1988, the company was granted a 401 Operating Certificate from the Department of Transportation; and in September 1988, received its Part 121 Operating Certificate from the Federal Aviation Administration, which is required for operating the ATR42. Even though aircraft of 30 seats or less can be operated under Part 135, Trans States Airlines has chosen to operate its Jetstream 31 aircraft substantially to 121 operating standards.In June 1989, the company changed its name from Resort Air, Inc., to Trans States Airlines, Inc. (Our new name better represents the growth experienced by our airline to date and supports the long-range goals of Trans States Airlines, Inc.). The company continues a steady trend of growth and has established itself as one of the largest and most innovative regional carriers in the industry.On February 1, 1991, Trans States Airlines successfully completed an acquisition of the Air Midwest assets of its Trans World Express operation based in St. Louis. Air Midwest served 20 additional cities in the Midwest. This acquisition also resulted in the addition of two more aircraft types operated, the EMB120 Brasilia (30 passenger aircraft) and the Jetstream 31 (19 passenger aircraft). With the completion of the acquisition, Trans States served over 30 cities throughout the Midwest.In April, 1991, Trans States Airlines successfully began operating the ATR72, a state of the art 68-seat aircraft (a stretch version of the ATR42).In June 1993, Trans States Airlines, Inc. became an associate member of CASE (coordinating Agency for Supplier Evaluation). Trans States Airlines, Inc. attained sustaining membership status the second quarter of 1994.In September, 1993, United Feeder Service, Inc. (UFS) was started in Chicago as a United Express carrier. This operation provided service to 9 cities from the Chicago O'Hare hub.In December 1993, Trans States again expanded their operation to the West Coast and began operating as USAirways Express in California. The California Division provides service to 10 cities with operational control functions provided from St. Louis.In 1994, Trans States Airlines implemented an innovative arrangement with Northwest Airlines, USAirways and Alaska Airlines to form the first triple code-sharing agreement in the United States. Under this agreement Trans States feeds passengers to all three airlines at Los Angeles, San Francisco and San Diego.In January 1995, Trans States Airlines received its first two Jetstream 4101 aircraft, (30 seat). This aircraft is the latest in regional aircraft technology and will replace the EMB120, Trans States Airlines will receive 25 J41s throughout July 1996.Trans States currently operates a fleet of three ATR72s, six ATR42s, thirty-four Jetstream 31s and twenty-five Jetstream 41s. The last Brasilia left the fleet in September 1995.In November 1995, Trans States Airlines has expanded its operation to the East Coast with service to 11 cities feeding the JFK-New York hub with code-sharing agreements with Trans World Airlines and United Airlines.In April, 1998, Trans States Airlines begins a code-share agreement with Delta Airlines operating as Delta Connection feeding the JFK hub.In June, 1998, Trans States Airlines receives its first Embraer 145 Regional Jet Aircraft (50-seat) to begin regional jet service as a United Express carrier feeding the Chicago O'Hare hub.In August, 1999, Trans States Airlines initiated EMB 145 jet service as Delta Connection within the east coast operation.In February, 2000, Trans States Airlines began operating the EMB 145 regional jet aircraft as Trans World Express, providing non-stop service between St. Louis to Charleston, SC, Greenville, SC, Fayetteville, AR, and Peoria, IL.Trans States Airlines held the only exemption for dispatch with conditional weather forecasts under FAR135. Trans States Airlines filed for Single Visit Training and Advanced Qualification Program Training in March 1997. In the same month, Trans States Airlines was certified to operate all its aircraft types under the Part 121 Operating Certificate.Currently Serving:
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