Mesa Airlines, Inc.

Mesa Airlines is a rising regional company dealing with American Airlines and United Airlines.

Why Book Mesa Airlines Flights With TravelPodium?


We allow you to make the ticket reservations fast and safely.

  • The airline serves many destinations within the U.S., Canada, Mexico and the Caribbean, connecting large cities with local flight services.
  • You can also plan and book your trip easily with us because we have low prices, easy booking and safe pay options on our website.
  • There are also other perks such as live flight updates, easy cancellations and 24-hour customer support and hence your journey with Mesa Airlines dba United Express is hassle-free and comfortable.

How to Book Mesa Airlines Flights?

  • Go to our homepage.
  • Enter your trip details, the number of people, your home station and destination.
  • Find flights, compare the prices and time and choose the best according to the plans and money you already have.
  • Select the flight of your choice, pay and confirm. Your reservation and e-ticket arrive directly at your e-mail.

Need help? Our customer care team is 24/7 and is capable of assisting you with booking, checking in, special requests or changes.

Manage Your Mesa Airlines Booking With TravelPodium


Travelling on Airlines is very easy and convenient, regardless of changing plans or adding extras.

  • When you want to change your flight date, time, etc., all you do is fill in information about the passenger and reaffirm.
  • Priority boarding, upgrade to be more comfortable, add luggage, select seats, or request special services are all available.
  • Please provide the contact details and email address, so that we can notify you of the check-in news, or in case flight changes are required.

Seat Selection & Upgrades

Select a Seat

In the process of booking, you are allowed to reserve your seat.

Manage Your Booking

The seats with American Airlines or United Airlines can be selected or changed at any time on their websites or apps.

Online Check‑In

It is also possible to book a seat online (check in), which becomes open 24 hours before your departure. 

Complimentary Seats

  • In case you purchased a premium ticket on American Airlines or United Airlines, then you are allowed to book a seat at no additional cost. 
  • It is also possible to choose a free seat in case you require special assistance or you are travelling with a baby.

Options for Paid Seats

  • Standard Seat: Choose a window, middle or aisle seat in any part of the cabin.
  • Premium Seat: These are in the front rows and allow one to board a plane and leave it sooner.
  • Extra Legroom: Seats having an expanded size, usually are beside an exit row or are in the front section of the cabin.

If you want to make any changes to a flight, book a seat, or purchase one? Call us right now.

Flight Change Policy

Online Changes

  • Airlines lack their own booking system. It is a carrier of American Airlines (under the brand American Eagle) and United Airlines (under the brand United Express). 
  • In case you would like to change your flight, go to the Manage Booking section of the airline you are making your booking.

Eligibility

  • Only the fare type that permits a change of booking can be changed. 
  • Depending on the fare regulations of American Airlines or United Airlines, you might need to pay a change fee, or the new fare can be higher.

Refunds and Cancellations

  • Cancelling through the airline website requires you to cancel directly at the point of purchase of the ticket. 
  • The money is refunded into the payment method or card you used. It can also contain your unused portion of your ticket, taxes, or service fees, as per the choice of the airline.
  • In case of a flexible or refundable ticket, or other circumstances match, there is a probability of receiving a travel voucher instead of a cash one. It can be used with future flights with American Airlines, United Airlines or their regional partners such as Mesa Airlines.

Mesa Airlines flight cancellations, changes, and refunds are easy to make; simply contact us and get prompt assistance.

Flight Cancellation Policy

Free Cancellation for 24 Hours

The Airlines allows you to cancel a flight within 24 hours of the time of purchasing and receive a full refund, provided you have already made a booking at least 7 days before the flight.

Online Tickets- Non-Refundable and Refundable.

  • Cancellable fares allow the cancellation of the money at any time and the funds returned to the card used.
  • Cash back is normally not received in non-refundable or discounted fares. The airline you are booked on, such as American or United, can give you a travel credit.

Voluntary Cancellations

In case of cancellation when the window elapses, after 24 hours, then you could incur a fee or a difference in fares, depending on the ticket policies.

Involuntary Cancellations

In case of cancellation of your flight by Airlines or some other partner, you may be given a complete refund on your initial amount, or may be rescheduled on the next flight, without any additional fee.

How to Cancel

  • Online: Visit the Mesa Airlines manage booking section on the online site or application on which you purchased the ticket (e.g. American, United, or a travel agency such as MakeMyTrip).
  • At the Airport: Inquire at the ticket desk or customer care desk of the airline.

Refund Timeline

Depending on your bank and the type of fare, approved refunds take between 7 to 10 business days to complete.

Baggage Policies

Cabin Baggage

  • Economy Class: One carry-on bag, or smaller than 56 x 35 x 22 cm, 7 kg (15 lbs), one personal item such as a laptop bag, purse or briefcase.
  • Business/Mesa Airlines first class: When you book on an airline partner, you are allowed to carry two carry-on bags, though, rules of that carrier take effect.

Checked Luggage

  • Basic Economy: No free checked bag is usually offered.
  • Economy Class: 1 carry-on bag to 23 kg (50lbs). The bag size (length, width, height) has to measure no more than 158 cm (62 inches).
  • Business/First Class: You may also bring 1 or 2 bags (each bag has a weight of up to 32 kg or 70 lbs, depending on the price).

Check-In Options

Online & Mobile Options

  • You can make reservations online at site or on its mobile app, which operates on both the American Airlines and United Airlines platforms.
  • The check-in begins 48 hours before the flight online and concludes 2 hours before take-off.
  • You will receive an electronic boarding pass through e-mail or in-app. 
  • When making a check-in online, you can also add checked bags or request other services.

At the Airport

  • Check-in counters have been manned by the Airlines at the airports where it has its operations.
  • The counters normally open several hours before the flight and then close 2 hours earlier; however, route timings may vary.
  • Be punctual, or even early, where there is a lot of traffic, in order to get clearance in making Mesa Airlines check-in and security smooth.

Unaccompanied Minor (UMNR) Policy

Age Requirements

  • Children aged 5-11 years would have to travel as Unaccompanied Minors and avail UMNR service of the airline.
  • Children above 12 years are regarded as young passengers. They have an opportunity to go by themselves; they may also request UMNR service.

How to Mesa Airlines book a flight

  • Children as UMNR have to be directly called in Mesa Airlines.
  • Do inform the airline whether a child is an unaccompanied child and provide any additional information, such as medical condition or emergency contact.
  • Travelling with partner airlines, make sure that the Unaccompanied Minor regulations and charges of the respective airlines vary, as they are not always the same.

Services

  • Ground Support: Personnel assistance at check-in, security and escorting boarding with the unaccompanied minors.
  • Onboard Care: Flight attendants are the ones attending to the child as the plane lands.
  • Arrival Support: employees take the child to the adult on the list of people entering the gate. The child can only be picked up by its listed adults.

Popular Mesa Airlines routes

  • Phoenix (PHX) – El Paso (ELP)
  • Phoenix (PHX) – Albuquerque (ABQ)
  • Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) – Lubbock (LBB)
  • Houston (IAH) – San Antonio (SAT)
  • Charlotte (CLT) – Columbia (CAE)
  • Chicago O’Hare (ORD) – Springfield (SPI)
  • Washington Dulles (IAD) – Richmond (RIC)

Quick Answers to Common Questions

The Airline operates in the U.S, Canada, Mexico and the Caribbean. It is a subsidiary of American Eagle and United Express service on local flights.

Entry into the plane can be done online via the airline's site or app or at the terminal desks, 48 hours before take-off.

All travellers will be allowed one carry-on bag and one personal item. The checked Mesa Airlines baggage policy rule is based on the airline that was selling the ticket and on the type of fare.

Yes. The Unaccompanied Minor service has to be utilised by children aged 5-11. Children above 12 are allowed to travel, still may opt to use the service. The same is not true with international or connecting flights.

Cancellations or changes will have to be made via Mesa Airlines or the third-party booking platform, as per the fare policies and internal charges.