Piedmont Airlines
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Piedmont Airlines (US/PDT) is a regional carrier wholly owned by American Airlines Group, operating as American Eagle. Based in Maryland, it serves 72 cities across the eastern United States and Canada from hubs in Philadelphia, Charlotte, and Salisbury with a fleet of regional jets.
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Piedmont Airlines (IATA: US, ICAO: PDT) is a regional airline subsidiary of American Airlines Group, operating under the American Eagle brand. Founded in 1961, the carrier has grown into a key regional operator for the American Airlines network in the eastern United States and Canada.
The airline maintains three primary hubs: Philadelphia International Airport, Charlotte Douglas International Airport, and Salisbury-Ocean City-Wicomico Regional Airport in Maryland, where the airline's headquarters is located. Piedmont operates nearly 440 daily departures serving 72 cities, making it a significant player in regional aviation connectivity across the Northeast and Southeast.
The fleet consists exclusively of Embraer ERJ 145 regional jets, aircraft optimized for short- to medium-range routes typical of regional service. As a wholly owned subsidiary, Piedmont participates in American Airlines' AAdvantage loyalty program and Oneworld alliance, allowing seamless integration with American's network and benefit structures.