North Pacific Airlines
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North Pacific Airlines was a small regional airline
formed in 1987, flying for United Airlines
under the United Express
brand name from the Seattle–Tacoma International Airport to three Eastern Washington
destinations and Portland, Oregon
. The airline had discontinued services under the United Express banner, with flights being replaced by WestAir Commuter Airlines
, another member of the WestAir Holdings corporation by 1991.
Regional airline
Regional airlines are airlines that operate regional aircraft to provide passenger air service to communities without sufficient demand to attract mainline service...
formed in 1987, flying for United Airlines
United Airlines
United Air Lines, Inc., is the world's largest airline with 86,852 employees United Air Lines, Inc., is the world's largest airline with 86,852 employees United Air Lines, Inc., is the world's largest airline with 86,852 employees (which includes the entire holding company United Continental...
under the United Express
United Express
United Express is a brand name under which eight regional airlines operate feeder flights for United Airlines. They primarily connect smaller cities with United's domestic hub airports and “focus cities,” although they offer some point-to-point service such as Sacramento to Eureka.As of Sept...
brand name from the Seattle–Tacoma International Airport to three Eastern Washington
Eastern Washington
Eastern Washington is the portion of the U.S. state of Washington east of the Cascade Range. The region contains the city of Spokane , the Tri-Cities, the Columbia River and the Grand Coulee Dam, the Hanford Nuclear Reservation and the fertile farmlands of the Yakima Valley and the...
destinations and Portland, Oregon
Portland, Oregon
Portland is a city located in the Pacific Northwest, near the confluence of the Willamette and Columbia rivers in the U.S. state of Oregon. As of the 2010 Census, it had a population of 583,776, making it the 29th most populous city in the United States...
. The airline had discontinued services under the United Express banner, with flights being replaced by WestAir Commuter Airlines
WestAir Commuter Airlines
WestAir Commuter Airlines, also known as WestAir Airlines, was formed when Stol Air Commuter changed its name in 1978. One of the founders was Maurice J. Gallagher, Jr., who later acquired Allegiant Air. Late in its life it was known as United Express Airline. It was headquartered in Fresno,...
, another member of the WestAir Holdings corporation by 1991.
Fleet
| Aircraft | Total | Passengers | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jetstream 31 | 10 | 19 | Had options for 30 additional units |