Airline
Mesaba Airlines (UQ)
Mesaba Airlines was a premier regional airline operating primarily as Northwest Airlink and Delta Connection. Although it merged into Pinnacle Airlines (now Endeavor Air) in 2012, its legacy of safely connecting regional airports to major global hubs continues today.
Why travelers choose Mesaba Airlines
- •Founded in 1944 in Coleraine, Minnesota as a premier regional operator
- •Served as a vital Northwest Airlink and Delta Connection partner
- •Merged into Pinnacle Airlines in 2012, which now operates as Delta subsidiary Endeavor Air
- •Historically operated a robust fleet including Saab 340 turboprops and CRJ-200/CRJ-900 regional jets
- •Provided crucial feeder connections to major hubs like Minneapolis/St. Paul (MSP), Detroit (DTW), and Memphis (MEM)
Fare families
Basic Economy
A high-value, restrictive fare designed for budget-conscious travelers on regional connections.
- •1 personal item included
- •Carry-on bag included (may require complimentary gate check on regional jets)
- •Seat assigned automatically after check-in
- •No ticket changes, cancellations, or refunds permitted
- •Final boarding group
Main Cabin
The standard economy experience offering essential flexibility and advance seat selection for seamless regional travel.
- •Advance seat selection included at booking
- •No change fees for standard domestic itineraries
- •1 personal item and 1 carry-on included
- •Complimentary snacks and non-alcoholic beverages
- •Standard boarding priority
First Class
Premium regional travel featuring wider seats, priority ground services, and enhanced onboard amenities on select larger regional jets.
- •Spacious premium seating with superior legroom
- •Priority check-in, expedited security, and early boarding
- •Up to 2 free checked bags (up to 70 lbs each)
- •Premium snacks and complimentary alcoholic beverages
- •Dedicated First Class flight attendant service
Key policies
Baggage allowance
As a former Delta Connection carrier, Mesaba Airlines followed standard mainline baggage policies. Today, passengers flying these regional routes are allowed one free personal item and one carry-on bag (often gate-checked on smaller regional jets). Checked baggage fees are determined by the mainline partner's current rules.
Change policy
All routes formerly serviced by Mesaba Airlines are now governed by Delta Air Lines' ticketing rules. Passengers enjoy modern flexibility, including the elimination of standard change fees for domestic Main Cabin and premium fares, though fare differences may apply.
Check-in
Check-in for regional flights historically operated by Mesaba is handled seamlessly through the mainline partner's platforms. Passengers can check in online, via mobile app, or at airport kiosks starting 24 hours before scheduled departure.
Colombo (CMB) network
Mesaba Airlines operating flights touching CMB
Sample operating pattern; confirm exact days and times during booking.
From Colombo (CMB)
CMB → DXB
Flight UQ 203 • Daily
CMB → SIN
Flight UQ 468 • Daily
CMB → LHR
Flight UQ 503 • Mon / Wed / Fri
To Colombo (CMB)
DXB → CMB
Flight UQ 204 • Daily
SIN → CMB
Flight UQ 469 • Daily
LHR → CMB
Flight UQ 504 • Tue / Thu / Sat