Trans States employees have very competitive and valuable skill sets and could go virtually anywhere in the industry, but it is our ardent hope you will choose to apply for openings at one of our other Holdings carriers or the Holdings company. United will also work with us to create opportunities for our employees with select UAX carriers.
Sarah Murphy, Senior Vice President at United Express, asked me to relay the following to the Trans States employee group: “Connecting the world begins with bringing customers into our hubs using a vast network of regional flying, of which Trans States has been an integral part for decades, and will continue to be throughout 2020. We are tremendously grateful for your commitment to our customers, and each other, during this transition period. We’re working hand-in-hand with Rick and the TSA team to ensure we provide as many opportunities as possible for you to remain part of the United Express family.”
More specific details on those opportunities will be provided by your department Directors very soon, but please know that I am committed to each of you and will work to create as many options as possible for your consideration.
I have been with Trans States Airlines for over 32 years, and while I know challenges and change are a constant in our industry, this has been a difficult realization and emotional decision for me. If I felt that there was any other viable option for a sustainable path forward, I would have done everything in my power to secure a different outcome, as we have many times before in our long history. As challenging as this situation will be for us all, I know that our unwavering commitment to safety and quality will remain steadfast throughout the duration of this transition.
This is a message I wish I did not need to communicate to you, but we are a family, and families get through difficult times together. For nearly 40 years, we have been an industry leader and operated this airline with professionalism and integrity, with safety and quality as our cornerstones, and I know that we will continue to do so in the months to come. Thank you for your support during this challenging time.