Major carrier
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The United States Department of Transportation defines a major carrier or major airline carrier as a U.S.-based airline that posts more than $1 billion in revenue during a fiscal year.[1]
As of 2010, there were 19 major carriers.
- AirTran Airways
- Alaska Airlines
- American Airlines
- American Eagle Airlines
- Atlantic Southeast Airlines
- Atlas Air
- Comair
- Continental Airlines
- Delta Air Lines
- FedEx Express
- Frontier Airlines
- Hawaiian Airlines
- JetBlue Airways
- SkyWest Airlines
- Southwest Airlines
- United Airlines
- UPS Airlines
- US Airways
- World Airways
The term "major carrier" or "major airline" can also refer to traditional legacy carriers, distinguishing them from startup and low-cost carriers.
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