Trans States Airlines to shutter operations as ExpressJet takes more United flying

US regional carrier Trans States Airlines, which operates Embraer 145s for United Airlines, will shutter operations by the end of 2020. The news, detailed in a leaked Trans States memo and confirmed by United, comes as another United regional affiliate, ExpressJet Airlines, discloses plans to add 36 ERJ-145s to its fleet. ExpressJet will also divest its E175s, becoming an ERJ-145-only carrier. “Last year was an exceptionally challenging financial year and early indications point to 2020 continuing down the same path,” the Trans States memo to employees, leaked Feb 24, reads. “In short, our expenses continue to rise, resulting in a balance sheet that is neither profitable nor sustainable.” <br/>