Airline
Trans States Airlines/American Connection (AX)
Trans States Airlines was a major U.S. regional carrier that historically operated flights under the American Connection brand. Although the airline ceased operations in April 2020, it provided essential feeder routes for major mainline carriers using a reliable fleet of Embraer ERJ-145 regional jets.
Why travelers choose Trans States Airlines/American Connection
- •Ceased commercial operations on April 1, 2020
- •Operated an all-jet fleet consisting of 50-seat Embraer ERJ-145 aircraft
- •Key historical regional feeder for the American Connection network
- •Headquartered near St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL)
Fare families
Main Cabin
Standard economy seating provided on 50-seat regional aircraft.
- •Standard legroom (approx. 30 inches of pitch)
- •Complimentary non-alcoholic beverages and snacks
- •Complimentary gate-check valet service for roller bags
Main Cabin Extra
Preferred economy seating offering enhanced legroom for a more comfortable regional flight.
- •Extra legroom with up to 34 inches of pitch
- •Seating located closer to the front of the cabin
- •Priority boarding privileges
Premium Connecting Service
Designed for passengers continuing onto mainline First or Business Class itineraries.
- •Seamless baggage transfer to connecting mainline flights
- •Priority check-in, security screening, and boarding
- •First/Business Class seating on the mainline connection
Key policies
Baggage allowance
Baggage policies strictly aligned with the mainline ticketing carrier (e.g., American Airlines). Fares included one personal item and one carry-on bag. Due to the smaller overhead bins on regional jets, standard carry-on rollers were routinely checked at the gate free of charge (valet baggage service).
Change policy
Ticket changes, refunds, and cancellations were entirely governed by the mainline partner airline's fare rules. Passengers were required to manage their itineraries and rebooking directly through the mainline carrier's platform.
Check-in
Check-in processes were handled by the mainline partner. Passengers checked in online, via the partner's mobile app, or at the mainline carrier's airport kiosks up to 24 hours prior to scheduled departure.
Colombo (CMB) network
Trans States Airlines/American Connection operating flights touching CMB
Sample operating pattern; confirm exact days and times during booking.
From Colombo (CMB)
CMB → DXB
Flight AX 203 • Daily
CMB → SIN
Flight AX 468 • Daily
CMB → LHR
Flight AX 503 • Mon / Wed / Fri
To Colombo (CMB)
DXB → CMB
Flight AX 204 • Daily
SIN → CMB
Flight AX 469 • Daily
LHR → CMB
Flight AX 504 • Tue / Thu / Sat