United Airlines is replacing smaller turboprop planes with Boeing 737-800 jets that can easily seat 166 passengers for Saipan-Guam route.
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The decision, which takes effect on 31 May, will result in the discontinuation of United's code-share partnership with Cape Air and the cancellation of the latter's Rota-Guam route.
United Airlines said the decision to replace Cape Air's service was due to customer feedback.
Cape Air's service between the CNMI and Guam has been plagued with flight delays due to maintenance problems of its ATR-42 aircraft, which can only seat a maximum of 50 passengers.
The downside of United Airlines' decision to takeover Cape Air's route is the Saipan-Guam service is only once a day compared to Cape Air's four-times-a-day schedule.
