United Feeder Service

United Feeder Service is a former United Express regional operation based in the United States. Its network was centred on Chicago O'Hare International Airport. It was created by Trans States Airlines to provide feeder flights for United Airlines under the United Express system.^{[1]List of defunct airlines of the United States (Q–Z)Wikipedia · en.wikipedia.org · Accessed 2026-07-26Open source details}

The airline uses the IATA code U2, the ICAO code UFS, and the callsign FEEDER EXPRESS.^{[2]OpenFlights airline databaseOpenFlights · openflights.orgOpen source details}

Overview

Detail	Information
Country	United States
Status	Ceased
IATA code	`U2`
ICAO code	`UFS`
Callsign	`FEEDER EXPRESS`
Founded	1993
Operations began	1993
Main hub	Chicago O'Hare International Airport
Parent company	United Express
Headquarters	United States
Official website	united.com

History

The organisation developed through the following major stages. Dates describe the airline or operation covered by this article, including predecessor activity where relevant.^{[3]United Feeder Service on Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)Wikipedia · en.wikipedia.org · Accessed 2026-07-26Open source details}

Date	Development
1993	Trans States Airlines established United Feeder Service for United Airlines.
1993	The operation joined the United Express regional network and used British Aerospace ATP aircraft.
2000	United Feeder Service ceased operating as a separate operation.

Corporate affairs

United Feeder Service is based in United States. It is owned by or organised within United Express. Its commercial activities are managed around the network, fleet, and operating model described in its published corporate information.^{[3]United Feeder Service on Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)Wikipedia · en.wikipedia.org · Accessed 2026-07-26Open source details}

The official website provides current schedules, customer information, and company announcements.^{[4]United Feeder Service official websiteUnited Feeder Service · united.com · Accessed 2026-07-26Open source details}

Operations

United Feeder Service operates from its principal hub at Chicago O'Hare International Airport.^{[3]United Feeder Service on Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)Wikipedia · en.wikipedia.org · Accessed 2026-07-26Open source details}

Connected Chicago O'Hare with regional destinations for United Airlines.^{[3]United Feeder Service on Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)Wikipedia · en.wikipedia.org · Accessed 2026-07-26Open source details}
Operated within the United Express system.^{[3]United Feeder Service on Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)Wikipedia · en.wikipedia.org · Accessed 2026-07-26Open source details}
Used the British Aerospace ATP on feeder services.^{[3]United Feeder Service on Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)Wikipedia · en.wikipedia.org · Accessed 2026-07-26Open source details}

Partnerships

United Feeder Service is not listed as a member of a global airline alliance. It instead relies on bilateral commercial agreements and group relationships where applicable.^{[3]United Feeder Service on Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)Wikipedia · en.wikipedia.org · Accessed 2026-07-26Open source details}

Air Wisconsin^{[3]United Feeder Service on Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)Wikipedia · en.wikipedia.org · Accessed 2026-07-26Open source details}
Aspen Airways^{[3]United Feeder Service on Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)Wikipedia · en.wikipedia.org · Accessed 2026-07-26Open source details}
Trans States Airlines^{[3]United Feeder Service on Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)Wikipedia · en.wikipedia.org · Accessed 2026-07-26Open source details}
Great Lakes Airlines^{[3]United Feeder Service on Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)Wikipedia · en.wikipedia.org · Accessed 2026-07-26Open source details}

Fleet

The fleet is built around aircraft selected for the airline's passenger or cargo network. The principal families identified by the source include:^{[3]United Feeder Service on Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)Wikipedia · en.wikipedia.org · Accessed 2026-07-26Open source details}

Aircraft family	Typical use
Embraer ERJ 145	Passenger or cargo operations, depending on configuration
Bombardier CRJ700	Passenger or cargo operations, depending on configuration
Embraer 175	Passenger or cargo operations, depending on configuration

Aircraft counts and subtypes change as leases end, deliveries arrive, and older equipment is withdrawn.

Former fleet

Aircraft previously associated with the airline include:

BAe 146-100^{[3]United Feeder Service on Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)Wikipedia · en.wikipedia.org · Accessed 2026-07-26Open source details}
Bombardier CRJ100^{[3]United Feeder Service on Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)Wikipedia · en.wikipedia.org · Accessed 2026-07-26Open source details}
Embraer ERJ 135^{[3]United Feeder Service on Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)Wikipedia · en.wikipedia.org · Accessed 2026-07-26Open source details}
Dornier 328^{[3]United Feeder Service on Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)Wikipedia · en.wikipedia.org · Accessed 2026-07-26Open source details}

Passenger services

The airline's passenger or customer-facing products include:

First Class seating on selected routes^{[3]United Feeder Service on Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)Wikipedia · en.wikipedia.org · Accessed 2026-07-26Open source details}
MileagePlus frequent-flyer program^{[3]United Feeder Service on Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)Wikipedia · en.wikipedia.org · Accessed 2026-07-26Open source details}

Branding

United Express logo (2010–present)^{[3]United Feeder Service on Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)Wikipedia · en.wikipedia.org · Accessed 2026-07-26Open source details}
United Express logo (1990–1997)^{[3]United Feeder Service on Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)Wikipedia · en.wikipedia.org · Accessed 2026-07-26Open source details}

Safety history

Notable events recorded in the source include:

February 2, 1988: Flight 3749 crash with no injuries.^{[3]United Feeder Service on Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)Wikipedia · en.wikipedia.org · Accessed 2026-07-26Open source details}
January 7, 1994: Flight 6291 crash, five fatalities.^{[3]United Feeder Service on Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)Wikipedia · en.wikipedia.org · Accessed 2026-07-26Open source details}
November 19, 1996: Flight 5925 collision, twelve fatalities.^{[3]United Feeder Service on Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)Wikipedia · en.wikipedia.org · Accessed 2026-07-26Open source details}

These entries are a selective historical summary and should not be interpreted as a complete safety record.