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Major airlines of the United States

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A United Airlines Boeing 777-200

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, grouped accordingly as "Group III".[1]

Airlines

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According to FY2024 revenues, 19 major carriers meet the requirement for Group III status.[2]

Mainline passenger

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(*) - considered one of the "Big 4" major U.S. national airlines[3]

Regional passenger

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Freight

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See also

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References

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  1. ^ "14 CFR 241.04 - Air Carrier Groupings". Code of Federal Regulations (PDF). US Government Publishing Office. p. 113.
  2. ^ Schmitt, Rolf R.; Tang, Lei (October 7, 2024) [effective January 1, 2025]. Air Carrier Groupings 2025 (PDF). Accounting and Reporting Directive of the Office of Airline Information (Report). Vol. 340. Washington, D.C.: Bureau of Transportation Statistics, United States Department of Transportation. Retrieved October 13, 2024.
  3. ^ Ember, Sydney (September 5, 2024). "4 Big Airlines Face U.S. Inquiry Over Frequent Flier Programs". The New York Times. Archived from the original on September 6, 2024.