List of Approved U.S. Flag Air Carriers
Approved Airlines for Federal Grant/Contract Travel
The term “U.S. Flag Air Carrier” means an air carrier holding a certificate under section 401 of the Federal Aviation Act of 1958 (49 U.S.C. App. 1371). Foreign air carriers under permits are excluded.
Major U.S. Airlines (flying to/from international cities)
- America West
- American
- ATA
- Continental
- Delta
- Northwest
- United
- US Airways
Other U.S. Airlines (flying to/from international cities)
- Alaska Airlines
- Arrow Air
- Hawaiian Airlines
- Horizon Airlines
- Midwest Express Airlines
- Pan Am
- Spirit Airlines
- Sun Country Airlines
- West Jet Airlines
NOT APPROVED FOR GRANT TRAVEL
Some Major Airlines That Are Not U.S. Flag Carriers
- Aer Lingus
- Air France
- El-Al
- Lufthansa
- Olympic Airways
- Singapore Airlines
- Air Canada
- British Airways
- KLM Royal Dutch Airlines
- Mexicana
- Qantas
- Virgin Atlantic