AvianAir

AvianAir is a Carolinian airline that began service in 1997 as Cajun Compagnies Aériennes or Cajun Airlines. The airline's stated aim is to provide low-fare, high-quality service throughout Carolina, and the United States. The airline also offers service throughout Central America and the Caribbean, with non-stop service to many popular Caribbean destinations. Memphis International Airport is AvianAir's main hub, but the airline also has hubs at Bayonne la Vella International Airport, Nashville International Airport, and Southwest Florida International Airport in Fort Myers. The airline also has a focus city at Raleigh-Durham International Airport, which competes with Delta's focus city at the airport. AvianAir's frequent flyer program AvianFlyer provides award flights and other benefits to frequent fliers.

Avian Air initially began in 1997 as Cajun Airlines in Memphis. The airline offered non-stop services to the east coast and to the United States. The airline abandoned it's Memphis hub a year later, citing excessive competition from Northwest Airlines. The airline moved to Rochefort-Evers International Airport the following year, however abandoned that hub, citing low demand. Cajun Airlines moved to Nashville, and thrived in the market. In 2010, Cajun merged with the smaller Floridian Airlines to create AvianAir. AvianAir has since moved back to Memphis, after Delta's withdrawal from the airport and is exploring new east coast hubs.

Destinations
As of 2016, AvianAir flies to 54 destinations, in Carolina, Mexico, the Dominican Republic and the United States. AvianAir plans to launch non-stop services to Canada and Costa Rica in December 2016.

Inflight entertainment
Avianair offers dual-class service on all flights it operates. Both cabins feature mood lighting, all seats are equipped with Panasonic Avionics' personal in-flight entertainment system running a customized touch-screen GUI called Palmetto. In March 2010, the Palmetto software debuted across the entire fleet. Palmetto offers updated position mapping system (powered by Google Maps), in-flight shopping, and open tab capabilities.

Seating
First Class seats offer 55 in of pitch and are 21 in wide. The seats feature power-ports, adjustable headrests, a massage function, and various recline controls. Passengers seated in first class receive complimentary meals, refreshments, and alcoholic beverages and receive dedicated airport check-in, security screening, and aircraft boarding. In first class, Palmetto offers free live satellite television, free on-demand movies, free on-demand television programming and a selection of games. The front lavatory is for first class guests only.

Main Cabin Premier is AvianAir's premium economy product. It is not a distinct class; instead, the service is located at Main Cabin seats in the exit row and behind the bulkheads. Passengers are offered more conveniences than in normal Main Cabin seats and have 38 in of seat pitch, 17.7 in of width and dedicated luggage bins. Like in first class, meals, refreshments and alcoholic beverages are free, as are the premium television channels and movies. Airport check-in, security screening, and aircraft boarding are prioritized over Main Cabin passengers. The lavatories in the back are for all passengers flying in economy, including Main Cabin Select.

Main Cabin seats offer 32 in of pitch and are 17.7 in wide with power-ports and adjustable headrests. In Main Cabin, Palmetto offers free live satellite television, free on-demand movies and on-demand television shows, a small selection of free games and a larger selection of games for purchase. Passengers can order snacks, meals, and alcoholic beverages from their seats via Red. Flight attendants receive the orders via a tablet on the food cart thereby eliminating the traditional food and beverage service.

Incidents and Accidents
On November 3, 2016, AvianAir Flight 193 was presumably hijacked by the pilot of the aircraft. The plane appeared to be intending to hit a target near Rochefort, Mississippi. Carolinian F-18's forced the plane to land at Rochefort-Evers Airport, however upon landing the pilot murdered 123 of the 152 people on board with a kitchen knife. He then killed himself, allowing the National Guard to board the plane and take any survivors to local hospitals.