Big Sky AirlinesBSY/ GQ

Big Sky Airlines was a regional carrier headquartered in Billings, Montana, that operated from 1975 until ceasing operations in 2007. The airline specialized in short-haul regional service throughout the Northern Rockies and Pacific Northwest, connecting smaller communities in Montana, Wyoming, Idaho, and surrounding states to larger hub airports. Big Sky Airlines operated as an independent regional airline with a focus on point-to-point service rather than hub-and-spoke operations, serving both essential air service routes and leisure destinations. The carrier offered single-class cabin configurations typical of regional operators, providing basic economy seating on its regional turboprop and regional jet aircraft. Despite its long operational history and important role in regional connectivity, Big Sky Airlines faced increasing competition from larger carriers and ultimately ceased flight operations in 2007.