Our Mission
The key objective and Mission of Trans States Airlines is: To provide safe, reliable,
on-time air transportation while delivering to our customers the highest standards in
professionalism and customer service. To foster an environment for all Trans States
Airlines team members which promotes mutual respect, productivity, communication and job
satisfaction. The Airline professionals of Trans States Airlines are committed to doing
their best each day to accomplish this mission on every flight we operate.
Since our company began in the early 1980's, our commitment has been simple, to strive
to do our best for the customer each day and to remain flexible and responsive to the
needs and challenges of our Major partner and the industry. This mind set has been the
cornerstone of our continued growth. Over the years, it has been the "People"
who make up Trans States Airlines that have and continue to make the difference.
All of us at Trans States Airlines look forward to having an opportunity to welcome
you on board a Trans States flight in the near future, Your Connection to the World.
Code-Share Agreements
Trans States Airlines, like most of the regional carriers in the country, utilizes
code-sharing agreements. Trans States Airlines code-share agreements are
marketing agreements without ownership by major airlines. Trans States has
code-share agreements with American Airlines and US Airways.
With its code-share agreements, Trans States Airlines is recognized in major airlines'
computer reservations systems as part of the major airlines' system. This permits Trans
States Airlines to use the major airlines' reservations systems and the two-letter code of
the major airline that identifies flights and fares in the worldwide computer reservation
system.
Trans States uses the major airlines' logos, service marks, aircraft paint schemes,
and employee uniforms, and Trans States and the major airlines coordinate flight schedules
to make the most convenient connections between the airlines. Trans States also benefits
from the major partners' advertising campaigns and frequent flyer programs. Trans States
maintains its aircraft, manages most of the airports' stations in each city, and staffs
the personnel at its operations.
Code-sharing is advantageous to smaller communities which cannot support service from
the major jet carriers. Trans States feeds its passengers to the major airlines by
transporting passengers from the "spokes", (smaller communities served by Trans
States Airlines) to the major airlines' hub. When flying on Trans States Airlines,
passengers receive the benefits offered by the major airlines, for example senior
discounts and mileage credits in the major airlines' frequent flyer programs. The benefits
accrued can be used on the major airlines or on Trans States Airlines. In addition,
passengers receive low through-fares when traveling from the spoke city and connecting to
the major airline at the hub city.
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