About SkyWest Airlines
SkyWest Airlines was established on April 26th when Ralph Atkin bought Dixie Airlines. The first scheduled flight of Skywest Airlines was from St. George to Salt Lake City with a stop in Cedar City along the way. Jerry Fackrell flew the first flight on June 19, 1972.
SkyWest Airlines started operating first dual-class 76-passenger E175 in May 17, 2014 with flights being scheduled between Chicago O'Hare International Airport and Washington Reagan National Airport.