Commonwealth Airways

05/27/2024

Welcome to Tri-Cities Airport serving Johnson City, Kingsport, Bristol Tennessee and the surrounding region. Find your flights, book a flight and see all departing and incoming flights in real-time.

05/27/2024

The World's Longest Serving Flight Attendant Has Died

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Bette Nash, the world's longest-serving flight attendant.

Bette Nash was a true aviation icon. In 2022, she etched her name in history by becoming the record holder for the world's longest-serving flight attendant, a remarkable feat at the age of 86. Sadly, her career in the skies, which spanned over 65 years, was grounded when cancer claimed her wings and recently forced her into an assisted care center.

American Airlines confirmed her passing with a post saying: "We mourn the passing of flight attendant Bette Nash, who spent nearly seven decades warmly caring for our customers in the air. She started her career in 1957 and proudly held the Guinness World Record for the longest-serving flight attendant. Bette was a legend at American and throughout the industry, inspiring generations of flight attendants. Fly high, Bette. We’ll miss you."

On behalf of the world's largest network of cabin crew and airline staff worldwide, please join me in saluting Bette's remarkable career in the comment section below.

Forever United By Wings!

03/24/2024

When traveling to a regional destination for work, school, or holiday, would you rather:
- fly three states out of your way to connect through a crowded hub
- have connection times that are way too short or interminably long
- pay double or triple what it should cost for a short flight

OR

- fly nonstop from your local airport
- avoid the Hub hassles and
- find it at a truly affordable fare

Frequent, Affordable, Reliable
RegionalReimagined

11/23/2023

On this brisk Thanksgiving Day I am thankful for:

Being a proud Scottish immigrant and the opportunities my parent’s bold choice opened up for my sisters and I;

The privilege to have served my community for seventeen years with the Brevard County Sheriff's Office;

The amazing staff and treatment I recieved at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and the Brigham and Women's Hospital which has granted me a decade of renewed life and the opportunity to follow my dreams.

My family, near and far, who have thought me at times a complete nutter, yet have stood by me, each in their own way;

My truly inspiring partners working with me to make Commonwealth Airways take flight and reimagine the future or regional air service;

And most importantly - you, my friends, associates, acquaintances and neighbors whom have enriched my life in so many immeasurable ways.

I strive every day to be worthy of each and every one of these gifts and wish each of you as rich a life as I have enjoyed thus far and a thousand blessing more.

Have a safe, fulfilling, and Happy Thanksgiving.

Jon

11/21/2023

Best Public Service Ad in a long time!
If you snow, you snow!
Snow kidding!
There’s snow place like Buffalo Niagara International Airport

07/02/2023

Commonwealth Airways will soon be helping family and friends to connect easily, affordably, and comfortably.

Our common sense fares, amazing crews, and the best regional nonstop service will be the new choice for holiday and family travels.

So, until we can get you there ourselves, here’s to a safe, happy, enjoyable, and memorable 4th of July, wherever your travels take you.

07/01/2023

What's in a name? Everything!
It is our brand, our calling card, our personality.
It is the answer to high fares.
It is the alternative to crowded, expensive hubs.
It is frequent, reliable flights.
It is Regional, Reimagined.
It is Commonwealth Airways.

01/16/2023

Happy New Year to one and all.

CCA is proud to start 2023 with initial route development interest from more than 40 regional and small hub airports across the eastern U.S.

We believe this level of interest in how CCA is reimagining regional service for local airports speaks volumes about the need for a new way forward and the positive reception for our Community Hub service model.

Over the coming year Commonwealth Commuter Airways will secure the full funding we need while working to gain FAA and DOT certification as a Part 121 scheduled passenger airline.

While we must remain flexible, CCA is targeting Spring 2024 for our official entry into service on routes serving the Northeast.

From there, CCA will work closely with local communities to organically add airports and routes that will open doors to opportunities for community, business, and personal growth and success.

As your local airline, CCA believes the best ideas and suggestions for potential routes to benefit your community will come directly from those in the community. So, If you have an idea for full-year or seasonal service which you think will benefit your town, email me directly at [email protected]. We seek routes that will create and/or expand opportunities across each community.

While we cannot guarantee new routes, you have my personal assurance every submission will be reviewed and discussed with your local airport over the course of our evaluation process.

Here’s to a wonderful, safe, and happy 2023.

Jon

10/27/2022

Last week CCA attended the Routes World and Takeoff North America Conferences in Las Vegas.

We had a busy four days of preparation, meetings, and follow up emails.

We came home with over a dozen new airports interested in CCA’s Regional,Reimagined model for new, nonstop service at affordable fares on dependable aircraft flying frequent, reliable schedules.

With all this work to do and increased demand for our service, we have decided to push our first flights until early Spring 2024.

This will allow us to come to market ready for any challenge and to proudly serve communities across the nation.

Have a safe and happy Halloween!

Respectfully,
Jon Potter, CEO

10/27/2022

Take this info to heart and make sure you have what you need to fly every single day.
Remember this simple fact: You only have to be properly and professionally prepared to fly on days that end in Y.

Today we look at the A.R.R.O.W acronym and the regulation source of each letter in the acronym.

Airworthiness Certificate 91.203b
Registration Certificate 91.203(a)(2)
Radio Station License (international flights only)
Operating Handbook 91.9(b)(1)
Weight and Balance 23.260

02/06/2022

Our Founder & CEO, Jon Potter, will be attending the Routesonline “Routes Americas 2022” Route Development Conference this month at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center in San Antonio, Texas.

Jon is working daily to develop and expand the future route network for Commonwealth Commuter Airways through meaningful, cooperative relationships with community airports across the northeast United States.

Jon will be meeting with representative of airports within CCA’s core market across the 11 states and 3 commonwealths stretching from Virginia north to Maine and Ohio east to Massachusetts. A market of more than 86.5 million residents.

This is just the latest in the ongoing effort at CCA to Reimagine Regional travel and create passenger focused, sustainable aviation options which open access across the Northeast to business, educational, medical, family, and holiday opportunities at affordable fares.

Follow us for updates and information here on Facebook or on Twitter or follow Jon

07/01/2021

Southern Maine Community College is hosting a boat parade this month in Casco Bay as part of the college’s 75th anniversary celebration. The parade is scheduled for July 11 in Casco Bay off the college’s South Portland campus. SMCC President Joe Cassidy and Professor Dan Abbott will lead the par...

07/01/2021

Oh, Canada!
Have a safe, happy, and reflective Canada Day!

05/13/2021

May our Muslim friends and families be blessed with peace, happiness, and prosperity this Eid al Fitr.

05/02/2021

An Easter moment from CCA.

https://gofund.me/581d2d04

Commonwealth Commuter Airways is Regional Travel - Reimagined. We offer Nonsto… Jon Potter needs your support for Northeast’s NEW Airline - Seed Funding

04/26/2021

Watch this space for Senior Level Job Opportunities, coming soon!

04/08/2021

Our seed funding campaign is under way! Join us as we return affordable, nonstop local flights to New England and the Northeast.

04/08/2021

Help us get our name and plans out there! Check out the update to our seed funding page.

https://gofund.me/581d2d04

We are Commonwealth Commuter Airways and we are reimagining regional air serv… Jon Potter needs your support for Help the Northeast’s NEW Airline Take Flight

04/05/2021

Our twin turboprop airliners will be quieter, more fuel efficient, and more environmentally sustainable than similar sized jets

02/27/2021

Success takes time, perseverance, and many talented people committed to one goal. Our goal- Serving New England.

02/06/2021

Welcome to the Northeast.

02/06/2021

The 1775 New England flag could soon fly again, on our planes.

07/24/2020

Calling All Super Commuters!
If you are tired of spending HOURS driving back and forth to work, you're exactly the one for us!
If you relate to this excellent article by Tanner Stening ( ) PLEASE let us know!
We want to be YOUR airline! Let us know where you travel from and to and how long it takes. Help us find the routes that will make life easier, quicker, and more affordable than ever.
Thanks!

https://www.bizjournals.com/boston/news/2019/11/11/meet-one-of-the-states-10-000-super-commuters.html

Six days a week, Ricarte Burgos wakes up at 3:30 a.m. to drive halfway across Massachusetts to get to work.

07/22/2020

The nations oldest region gets its newest airline! COMMONWEALTHcommuter Airways Launching SPRING 2022!