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]
The airline uses the IATA code U2, the ICAO code UFS, and the callsign FEEDER EXPRESS.[2]
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]
| 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]
The official website provides current schedules, customer information, and company announcements.[4]
Operations
United Feeder Service operates from its principal hub at Chicago O'Hare International Airport.[3]
Connected Chicago O'Hare with regional destinations for United Airlines.[3]
Operated within the United Express system.[3]
Used the British Aerospace ATP on feeder services.[3]
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]
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]
| 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:
Passenger services
The airline's passenger or customer-facing products include:
Branding
Safety history
Notable events recorded in the source include:
February 2, 1988: Flight 3749 crash with no injuries.[3]
January 7, 1994: Flight 6291 crash, five fatalities.[3]
November 19, 1996: Flight 5925 collision, twelve fatalities.[3]
These entries are a selective historical summary and should not be interpreted as a complete safety record.
See also
List of airlines of United States