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In 1986, Western Airlines established a code-sharing agreement with SkyWest Airlines, branding its commuter flights as Western Express. SkyWest operated Embraer EMB-120 Brasilias and Fairchild Swearingen Metroliners, connecting to Western mainline flights at hubs including Salt Lake City, Los Angeles, Las Vegas, Phoenix, and San Diego. By spring 1987, SkyWest/Western Express served 36 cities across Arizona, California, Colorado, Montana, Nevada, Utah, and Wyoming.
Western also entered a code-sharing agreement with SouthCentral Air, an Alaska-based commuter airline, which operated as Western Express. South Central Air connected to Western mainline flights at Anchorage, serving cities in southern Alaska, including Homer, Kenai, and Soldotna.
After Western's acquisition by Delta Air Lines, SkyWest transitioned to operate under the Delta Connection brand, continuing its role as a regional feeder carrier.
