In a statement obtained by PEOPLE, SkyWest Airlines, the company that operated the flight, said, “SkyWest flight 5690, operating as United Express from Springfield, MO to Houston, landed safely ...

For starters, some airlines use the "European" system, in which they own and operate their own regional subsidiaries. Alaska Airlines uses its regional subsidiary, Horizon Air, to operate regional flights across its broad network (although it also does farm some operations out).

A United Airlines flight traveling from Springfield, Missouri, to Houston, Texas, was diverted to Waco Regional Airport after experiencing severe turbulence.

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SkyWest’s SKYW top line is bolstered by robust air travel demand and consistently high passenger volumes. The company’s efforts to expand its reach are also commendable. Due to these tailwinds, SKYW shares have performed impressively on the bourse.

SkyWest (SKYW) shares endured a challenging period during the pandemic but have been resurgent since late 2022. In fact, a well-timed investment would have seen shares rise 700% over three years. However,