Why Does Delta Have Codeshare Partners?

[Wish Upon A Star]

While searching for flights for November, Delta has a codeshare partner CanadiaAir which is a 70 passenger plane for the times that I'm looking for.

I cannot see myself flying on a small 70 person plane . . .anyone know if these codeshare flights end up as regular larger planes?

 

[kaytieeldr]

Pretty much ALL airlines have codeshare partners, in part to cover a wider area. No, unless the unlikely happens and Canadair purchases larger planes, your flight will be on that (safe) 70 passenger plane.

 

[luvindisneyworld]

We used Delta in October and it was a codeshare.Chitaqua,i think.It was a 50 passenger jet,We did not have a problem with it,but that was our first flight so nothing else to compare it too.

 

[tkldisney]

Our May flight is on codeshare partner Freedom Airlines. These planes are jets and are great to fly in. The boarding process is great, you walk outside leave your carry-ons planeside as you board (you can take smaller carry-ons on the plane) then pick it up as you get off. Any check bags will be picked up at baggage claim. Some of them have one seat on one side & two on the other side, some are two & two. You can check layout as you pick seats. I prefer flying in these for the shorter trips over bigger jets anyday!!
These jets are a lot more efficient to operate & all the major airlines have codeshare partners flying the regional jets for them.
It would be very unlikely they would change to larger jet.

 

[ducklite]

I would not commit to any Delta flights for a month or so...

Anne

 

[gw_lit]

While searching for flights for November, Delta has a codeshare partner CanadiaAir which is a 70 passenger plane for the times that I'm looking for.

I cannot see myself flying on a small 70 person plane . . .anyone know if these codeshare flights end up as regular larger planes?

Canadair is the manufacturer of the Canadair Regional Jet 700, which seats 70 passengers, not the codeshare partner. For the Delta Connection carriers, partners are Atlantic Southeast Airlines, SkyWest, Chautauqua, Comair, Freedom and Shuttle America.

I wouldn't count on Delta changing your flight to a "regular larger plane". I don't know which airport you're flying out of, but the trend on connecting flights is moving to the smaller regional jets in many areas.

Also, don't discount the CRJ as a small plane, sure, its not a 747, but it has 2 seats on each side of the aisle and about 17-18 rows of seats and is staffed by 2 flight attendants. They're really pretty similar to other narrow body aircraft (MD-80,90, 737 A318, A319) in terms of seat width, leg room, etc.

But as others have stated, I'd be a little leary of booking on Delta until they get past the strike issue.

 

[DebbieB]

I flew on a 50 seat CanadaAir last week with Northwest. It's pretty much the same as any other plane, it has jet engines (not propellers). The seats are 2 and 2 rather than 3 and 3, so it's a littler narrower. The overheads are not as big, they will not accomodate rollaboards.

 

[DISNEYDUET]

I would not commit to any Delta flights for a month or so...

Anne

Anne, maybe you can help me. I called my local Delta counter and was told that because my flight is a codeshare with Chitaqua Air that I don't have anything to worry about. Does that make sense? I am a little leary. I think they don't want all of us jumping ship so they are just padding the situation.

 

[wee-haggis]

I flew on a 50 seat CanadaAir last week with Northwest. It's pretty much the same as any other plane, it has jet engines (not propellers). The seats are 2 and 2 rather than 3 and 3, so it's a littler narrower. The overheads are not as big, they will not accomodate rollaboards.

Are you saying that the overhead bins will not accomodate a typical ,carry-on sized,case (with the pop up handle and wheels)?
Thanks

 

[DebbieB]

Are you saying that the overhead bins will not accomodate a typical ,carry-on sized,case (with the pop up handle and wheels)?
Thanks

No, you have to check them at the end of the jetway. The deliver them back to you at the jetway when you get off the plane. If your airport does not have jetways for RJ's, there is a cart to put them on at the bottom of the plane's steps. They are tagged with a claim check.

 

[TheWog]

Anne, maybe you can help me. I called my local Delta counter and was told that because my flight is a codeshare with Chitaqua Air that I don't have anything to worry about. Does that make sense? I am a little leary. I think they don't want all of us jumping ship so they are just padding the situation.

I think they are telling you that because the Chitaqua flight will go whether Delta strikes or not. They are not effected by a strike vote - different airline.

 

[dpayne1969]

hello,
I am flying Delta but on the Atlantic Southeast Airlines line.Does this mean anything good for us?Should i still be nervous?Dont know what to think at this point just wish they would come out and give us all an answer.LOL.
thanks for any help on this situation.

 

[K&K]

From what I understand, if the pilots strike the partner airlines will still fly. However Delta has stated if there is a strike, they will be out of business within 24-48 hours, and in that case southeast airlines will most likely be grounded. I am just as nervous as you, I am flying on a delta partner (atlantic southeast airlines) on may 13th and 20th

 

[CarolA]

I would recommend you not bother to call DL and ask them anything. Those poor people on the phone are just a clueless as the rest of us. (And they are probably praying hard for a settlement, since they will be job hunting)

In "theory" the feeder airlines could keep flying. The reality is without the mother ship (DL) there won't be many passengers and they won't last long.....

 

[WeLoveThePoly]

I'm another person watching Delta - we have tickets for October.

The Indianapolis>Cincinnati leg of our departing flight is on Chautauqua Airlines and the Atlanta>Indianapolis leg of our return flight is on Atlantic Southeast Airlines. I'm not thrilled about flying on a smaller plane but ya gotta do what ya gotta do!

Of course, if Delta goes on strike/out of business by October we'll just drive down.

Debbie

 

[CleveRocks]

I wish I could fly every flight on one of those regional jets. I've only done it a few times, but I prefer it! Fewer people on the aircraft means quicker boarding and quicker deplaning, plus it's quieter, and you can be very sure that those regional jets are newer than most of the other aircraft in the fleets.

 

[paslea_pooh]

I'm another person watching Delta - we have tickets for October.

The Indianapolis>Cincinnati leg of our departing flight is on Chautauqua Airlines and the Atlanta>Indianapolis leg of our return flight is on Atlantic Southeast Airlines. I'm not thrilled about flying on a smaller plane but ya gotta do what ya gotta do!

Of course, if Delta goes on strike/out of business by October we'll just drive down.

Debbie

Debbie

We have tickets for October too. I'm not sure why I bought Sooo early.. I guess b/c it was a pretty good fare and we're flying out of our small local airport, which is only 15 minutes from our house. It says our flight is thru Atlantic Southeast.. but it doesn't say the type of plane it is..Where can I get that info?

Also, in the event that Delta goes out of business, would other airlines Honor your ticket? Just recently with TransMeridian going out of business, I read that Allegiant Air was honoring TMA's customers with tickets.

Keeping my fingers crossed it all works out... We wouldn't be able to drive down since this is a short trip and my Mom is watching our girls for us.

I'm not going to worry about it. I can't control what's going to happen.

 

[DISNEYDUET]

I would recommend you not bother to call DL and ask them anything. Those poor people on the phone are just a clueless as the rest of us. (And they are probably praying hard for a settlement, since they will be job hunting)

In "theory" the feeder airlines could keep flying. The reality is without the mother ship (DL) there won't be many passengers and they won't last long.....

Your right. When I called my local Delta counter I also asked how would I check in and check my luggage if they were closed. The girl didn't say anything at first then said I guess you would have to check in at the gate and load your luggage on the plane before you boarded!! I hope she was joking! Not that I couldn't do that but wow, that is going to be a nightmare. Thank goodness our flight is small. That is a plus!

 

[clkelley]

The problem with these regional airlines that are codeshared with Delta is that you booked your flight on Delta's booking engine and you payed Delta.

The regional airlines don't get paid by Delta until you fly.

So even though ASA, Chatuaqua, and Freedom are independent airlines, they are heavily dependent on Delta. If Delta is out of business, and these independent codeshare airlines honor your Delta ticket, they won't get paid.

They will probably survive after (if) Delta dissappears, but they will then be serving some other parent company like Northwest, AA, United, etc. (whoever takes over the routes)

(Comair is owned by Delta, so they will have the same problems as Delta.)

 

[clkelley]

I wish I could fly every flight on one of those regional jets. I've only done it a few times, but I prefer it! Fewer people on the aircraft means quicker boarding and quicker deplaning, plus it's quieter, and you can be very sure that those regional jets are newer than most of the other aircraft in the fleets.

I like the regional jets too!! Especially the ones that have 2 on one side and 1 on the other. I try to seat us one behind the other on the single side. Both a window and an aisle seat!! No being squished next to hubby