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Big Sky operated as a [[Delta Connection]] carrier from [[Boston]] [[Logan International Airport]]. Big Sky provides the service using [[Beechcraft 1900|Beechcraft 1900D]] aircraft. The service ended on [[January 7]], [[2008]]. On [[December 20]], [[2007]], Big Sky announced that it would more than likely cease operations within 60-90 days. This was due to the loss of the Delta contract, unusually bad weather, disappointing revenue and record-high fuel prices. The remaining Beechcraft 1900D aircraft will be auctioned off and proceeds returned to MAIR holdings stockholders.<ref>[http://www.atwonline.com/news/story.html?storyID=11223 Big Sky bails on East Coast operations, braces for shutdown], Air Transport World, December 21, 2007</ref> |
Big Sky operated as a [[Delta Connection]] carrier from [[Boston]] [[Logan International Airport]]. Big Sky provides the service using [[Beechcraft 1900|Beechcraft 1900D]] aircraft. The service ended on [[January 7]], [[2008]]. On [[December 20]], [[2007]], Big Sky announced that it would more than likely cease operations within 60-90 days. This was due to the loss of the Delta contract, unusually bad weather, disappointing revenue and record-high fuel prices. The remaining Beechcraft 1900D aircraft will be auctioned off and proceeds returned to MAIR holdings stockholders.<ref>[http://www.atwonline.com/news/story.html?storyID=11223 Big Sky bails on East Coast operations, braces for shutdown], Air Transport World, December 21, 2007</ref> |
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As reported in the Sindey Herald [[Great Lakes Airlines]] has recently been given D.O.T. approval to take over E.A.S. service to and from Billings, Montana and seven other Montana cities currently served by [[Big Sky Airlines]]. The article <ref>[http://www.sidneyherald.com/articles/2007/12/30/news/news01.txt]</ref> states that this change in airlines could happen, as early as February 1, 2008. |
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| Founded | 1978 | ||||||
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| Frequent-flyer program | MVP Club | ||||||
| Fleet size | 10 | ||||||
| Destinations | 15 | ||||||
| Parent company | Big Sky Transportation-MAIR Holdings | ||||||
| Headquarters | Billings, Montana | ||||||
| Website | http://www.bigskyair.com | ||||||
Big Sky Airlines is an American commercial airline headquartered in Billings, Montana, USA. Big Sky Airlines is wholly owned by Big Sky Transportation Company, a wholly-owned subsidiary of MAIR Holdings.
Big Sky operates scheduled commuter passenger services to 15 cities and maintains a hub at Billings Logan International Airport in Billings, Montana, from which the airline flies more of its non-stop routes than it does from any other airport. The airline is a crucial air link within the state of Montana, serving as the primary (and in some cases, only) commercial air carrier to several small airports in the state.
On December 21, 2006, a press release announced that Big Sky would become a Delta Connection carrier, using eight Beechcraft 1900D turboprops out of Boston's Logan International Airport.[1] The airline's east coast operations ended on January 7, 2008.[2]
History
The airline was established in 1978 and started operations on September 15, 1978. It started to take over Aspen Mountain Air's Essential Air Service routes in October 1998, following Aspen's bankruptcy. Transfer of services was completed in December 1998.
In late 2002, Big Sky Airlines offered service between Idaho Falls, Idaho and Denver, Colorado but canceled it three months afterward, declaring it unprofitable.[3]
In early 2005, Big Sky announced a few changes to its service, planning the termination of service to North Dakota, and replacing its Metro fleet with Beechcraft 1900Ds which will be leased from Mesa Air Group subsidiary Air Midwest.
In July 2006, Big Sky announced that the airline would discontinue service to Great Falls, Montana; Kalispell, Montana; and Spokane, Washington. The airline also announced that one of their Beech 1900D's would be leased to an airline in Florida.
On September 1, 2006, Big Sky discontinued service to Moses Lake, Washington.
Big Sky operated as a Delta Connection carrier from Boston Logan International Airport. Big Sky provides the service using Beechcraft 1900D aircraft. The service ended on January 7, 2008. On December 20, 2007, Big Sky announced that it would more than likely cease operations within 60-90 days. This was due to the loss of the Delta contract, unusually bad weather, disappointing revenue and record-high fuel prices. The remaining Beechcraft 1900D aircraft will be auctioned off and proceeds returned to MAIR holdings stockholders.[4] As reported in the Sindey Herald Great Lakes Airlines has recently been given D.O.T. approval to take over E.A.S. service to and from Billings, Montana and seven other Montana cities currently served by Big Sky Airlines. The article [5] states that this change in airlines could happen, as early as February 1, 2008.
Destinations
Big Sky Airlines currently flies to 15 destinations throughout the United States.
- Boise (Boise Airport) Focus City
- Billings (Billings Logan International Airport) Hub
- Bozeman (Gallatin Field Airport)
- Glasgow (Glasgow Airport)
- Glendive (Dawson Community Airport)
- Havre (Havre City-County Airport)
- Helena (Helena Regional Airport)
- Lewistown (Lewistown Municipal Airport)
- Miles City (Miles City Municipal Airport)
- Missoula (Missoula International Airport)
- Sidney (Sidney-Richland Municipal Airport)
- Wolf Point (L. M. Clayton Airport)
Fleet
As of January 2008, Big Sky Airlines has 10 aircraft in its fleet consisting of: [6]
| Aircraft | Total | Passengers (Economy) |
Routes | Notes |
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| Beechcraft 1900D | 10 | 19 | All | Eight aircraft are set aside for use as Delta Connection |
Codeshare agreements
Big Sky has codeshare agreements with the following airlines, the airline place their airline code on Big Sky flights and not vice versa. [7]
References
- ^ "Delta to Connect Northeast Business Centers with Significant Boston Expansion". Retrieved 2006-12-21.
- ^ "Big Sky Airlines to Cease East Coast Operations". Retrieved 2007-12-19.
- ^ Big Sky Airlines cuts Idaho Falls service, Montana Associated Technology Roundtables, January 4, 2003
- ^ Big Sky bails on East Coast operations, braces for shutdown, Air Transport World, December 21, 2007
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- ^ Big Sky Airlines Fleet
- ^ http://www.bigskyair.com/index.php