Delta to Shut Down Comair Subsidiary

Delta Air Lines will shut down its Comair subsidiary as it cuts back on low-margin regional flying. Delta said Comair, which serves Midwest and east coast hubs, will cease operations after September 29.

The shutdown will not result in major changes to Delta's network, the company said. Comair had about 1,700 employees as of March, according to its website.

Cincinnati-based Comair accounts for about 1 percent of Delta's network capacity. Its fleet is comprised entirely of Bombardier's 50-, 65- and 76-seat Regional Jets. Atlanta-based Delta recently said it plans to reduce the number of 50-seat regional jets from about 350 to 125 or fewer in the next few years.