How to Book a Flight on Chautauqua Airlines

Chautauqua may be the largest American carrier you've never heard of, as it flies under the banner of other airlines. With almost 700 flights a day, Chautauqua Airlines operates primarily regional commuter flights, under such names as Delta Connection, United Express, American Connection and Continental Express. It is a subsidiary of Indianapolis-based Republic Airways.

Things You'll Need

• Credit card
• Computer with Internet access

Instructions

Learn More about Travel on Chautauqua Airlines

1. Learn about the aircraft that Chautauqua flies. From the home page of their Web site (see Resources below), select "Aircraft," which will take you to a page that shows schematics and gives detailed information about their fleet. They fly six different kinds of planes, varying in size and passenger capacity.

2. Click on "Press Room" to find links to the major airlines that Chautauqua works with. You can book flights with any of these carriers.

3. Click on "Destinations" to see a map of the locations that Chautauqua serves.

Tips & Warnings

• You cannot book a flight on Chautauqua Airlines directly, but instead must go through United, American, U.S. Airways or Continental.