WestAir Commuter Airlines

WestAir Commuter Airlines
IATA ICAO Call sign
OE SDU Sundance
Founded1978 (1978)
Ceased operations1998 (1998)
Operating basesFresno, California
Key peopleMaurice J. Gallagher, Jr.

WestAir Commuter Airlines (IATA:OE, VB/ICAO WCA, SDU), was a U.S.-based regional airline formed when Stol Air Commuter changed its name in 1978 to WestAir Airlines; it was renamed WestAir Commuter Airlines in 1986. One of the founders was Maurice J. Gallagher, Jr., who later acquired Allegiant Air. On May 1, 1985 WestAir was one of the first two regional carriers to become a United Express air carrier via a code sharing agreement with United Airlines. It was headquartered in Fresno, California and was controlled by WestAir Holding, Inc. WestAir was sold to Mesa Air Group in 1992.

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