GoJet Airlines wins North America’s leading regional airline award

GoJet Airlines was named North America’s Leading Regional Airline 2026 at the World Travel Awards, a recognition that underscores the St. Louis-based carrier’s role in regional connectivity and its partnership with United Airlines. The airline also advanced to the global competition for World’s Leading Regional Airline, with voting open through Oct. 30, 2026.

Why it matters: - The award gives GoJet Airlines industry recognition for operational performance, service and regional connectivity. - The win could strengthen GoJet’s profile as it expands service and leans on its United Airlines partnership. - Regional carriers remain a key part of the air travel network by linking smaller markets to major hubs.

What happened: - GoJet Airlines was named North America’s Leading Regional Airline 2026 at the World Travel Awards. - The World Travel Awards recognized GoJet in a competition that covers airlines, airports, hotels, destinations and other travel sectors. - GoJet also was nominated for World’s Leading Regional Airline 2026. - Voting for the global award is open through Oct. 30, 2026 at the World Travel Awards voting page.

The details: - GoJet is headquartered in St. Louis and operates as a United Express regional carrier. - The airline operates the Bombardier CRJ-550. - GoJet says it operates from United Airlines hubs in Chicago O’Hare, Newark and Washington, D.C., with Houston service added in 2026. - GoJet says it runs more than 275 daily departures and has 70 CRJ-550 aircraft in its fleet. - The airline said the CRJ-550’s 50-seat layout is designed to improve passenger comfort while keeping regional service efficient. - GoJet launched operations in 2005. - The airline said its employees across flight crews, maintenance, operations control, training, recruiting and corporate support contribute to its safety and service record. - The company’s previous honors include the 2026 Enduring Excellence Award from the Aviation Achievement Awards, recognition for the CRJ-550 cabin concept at the 2025 Onboard Hospitality Awards and maintenance and training honors at the 2024 BlueSky Awards.

Between the lines: - The award points to how regional airlines are being evaluated on more than route count and turnaround speed; passenger experience now matters more in the category. - GoJet’s pitch centers on pairing a premium cabin on a regional aircraft with United’s larger network. - The company’s messaging suggests the award is also a vote of confidence in its workforce and operating model. - In a recent feature, Breaking Travel News said regional carriers “play an indispensable role in the modern travel experience.”

What’s next: - GoJet will compete for the global World’s Leading Regional Airline title. - The airline says it plans to keep strengthening its partnership with United Airlines and expanding its regional footprint. - GoJet is pushing supporters, employees and passengers to vote before the Oct. 30 deadline.

The bottom line: - GoJet’s latest award signals that the airline’s regional growth strategy and premium narrow-body approach are resonating with industry voters.