SkyWest Airlines is the largest regional airline in the United States, operating as a contract carrier for major network airlines including United Airlines, Delta Air Lines, American Airlines, and Alaska Airlines. Founded in 1972 and headquartered in St. George, Utah, SkyWest connects hundreds of communities across North America under the branded identities of its partners. The airline operates thousands of daily flights to destinations throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico, and the Caribbean, functioning entirely as a regional feed carrier rather than operating its own consumer-facing brand on most routes. SkyWest, Inc., the parent holding company, is publicly traded on the NASDAQ stock exchange under the ticker symbol SKYW. SkyWest is known for its strong safety record and operational reliability, consistently ranking among the top regional carriers for on-time performance. The airline employs tens of thousands of people and maintains a modern fleet of regional jets serving both large hub airports and smaller underserved markets.