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Lowlevel
Atlantic Southeast Airlines is the name of the company (Incorporated March 12, 1979). ASA is just an abbreviation, although, oddly enough, the founder's name was Asa Candler. I'm not sure, but I would think their paychecks and other docs have always said Atlantic Southeast Airlines. I think "Candler" was a better call sign than "Acey", but maybe something like "SkySouth" would be more appropriate nowadays
Correct, ASA stands for Atlantic Southeast Airlines, however the rumor is they will get renamed to only Atlantic Southeast.
I have a feeling that SkyWest Inc./ASA is going to start their own branded operation!