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Elite Airways ceased operations in July 2022.
About Elite Airways
Elite Airways was a charter and scheduled passenger service for leisure and business passengers, groups and corporations. The airline was founded in 2005 and was based in Portland, with its hub at International Jetport (PWM). It mainly operated in the United States, focusing on flights to Florida.
Baggage Policy
With Elite Airways, passengers were entitled to one carry-on bag, one personal item and one piece of free checked baggage.
Carry-on Baggage
One carry-on baggage and a personal item were allowed onboard. These items had to fit under the seat or in the overhead lockers. Personal items could be objects like a purse, a laptop, a backpack, etc.
Overhead baggage could not exceed 56 x 36 x 23cm or 22 x 14 x 9in. Any baggage exceeding the weight or size limit wouldn't have been accepted by the airline as hand baggage.
Checked Baggage
You were entitled to one free checked baggage. Excess baggage could be purchased by booking with Alternative Airlines. Checked baggage couldn't exceed 32kg/50lb in weight. Any baggage exceeding 32kg/71lbs would not be accepted by the airline due to international health and safety regulations.
Excess Baggage
If you have any questions regarding excess baggage, please contact our customer service team.
Cabin Classes
Elite Airways had only one cabin class: Economy.
Class Information
The airline mainly operated small flights with one cabin class — standard Economy. It offered passengers amenities such as one free checked piece of baggage, snacks, drinks, and the option of choosing their seat.
Seats
Seats were positioned in a 1 x 2 formation depending on the aircraft, ensuring that each passenger would sit by either a window, aisle or both.
Check-in Information
Online check-in and airport check-in are no longer available for flights with Elite Airways.
Online Check-in
Online check-in would open between 24 to 3 hours prior to the scheduled departure time.
Airport Check-in
The check-in counter would close around 30 minutes before departure.
We recommend passengers arrive two hours before departure for domestic flights and three hours for international flights.
Food
Snacks and non-alcoholic beverages were free onboard. However, cocktails cost $5.
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi was not available onboard any flight.
Frequent Flyer Program
Elite Airways didn't have a frequent flyer program.
Airline Alliance
Elite Airways wasn't part of any airline alliance.
Destinations that Elite Airways flew to
Elite Airways flew domestically within America. Most of its destinations were in Florida.
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Hub Airport
Portland International Jetport (PWM)
Portland International Jetport (PWM) handled 2.1 million passengers in 2018, serving mostly domestic US carriers. It operated with two runways and one passenger terminal.
Airlines flying to and from this airport include American Airlines, Cape Air, Delta, Frontier Airlines, JetBlue, Southwest Airlines, Sun Country Airlines and United Airlines.
Fleet
The airline operated a fleet of Bombardier CRJ 200s, each with 50 seats, and Bombardier CRJ 700s aircraft, which had 70 seats.