STM Charters, the air charter experts at Short’s Travel Management, and CommuteAir are teaming up to transform air charter travel in collegiate athletics with a unique offering that fills the gap between small regional jets and larger narrowbody aircraft. This new partnership will utilize CommuteAir’s 76-seat Embraer E170 to deliver customized travel solutions for college sports teams, raising the standard of service for athletic programs looking for a high-quality, cost-effective charter option.
“We are excited to partner with CommuteAir on their E170 charter offerings,” said Kevin Ross, Vice President, of STM Charters. “As the leader in collegiate athletic charters, we know this is an aircraft our clients have been clamouring for. Combining Short’s expertise in managing athletic travel with CommuteAir’s focus on providing safe, reliable, and comfortable air transportation will be a huge win for our customers.”
Short’s Travel Management and its internal air charter experts, STM Charters, are known for their personalized approach, combining extensive industry knowledge with operational expertise to provide seamless, full-service travel management solutions for athletic programs throughout the country. Annually, STM Charters oversees more than 2,500 charter flights for nearly 115 colleges and universities, while collectively, Short’s Travel provides tailored travel solutions for nearly 250 different athletic departments.
“We’re confident that STM’s deep market expertise and strong relationships, paired with CommuteAir’s distinctive product and 35 years of experience providing safe, reliable air service, will deliver an exceptional experience for our customers,” said Rick Hoefling, CommuteAir’s President and CEO.