United Air Lines, Inc. v. Mesa Airlines, Inc.

MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER

BUCKLO, District Judge.

On June 23, 1997, the plaintiff, United Airlines, Inc. (“United”), filed suit against the defendants, Mesa Airlines, Inc. (“Mesa”) and WestAir Commuter Airlines, Inc. (“Wes-tAir”). Mesa and WestAir move to transfer the case to the Central District of California pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1404(a). For the reasons set forth below, the motion is denied.

Background

United entered into written agreements with Mesa and WestAir on February 15,1990 and May 28, 1992 respectively for the provision of scheduled air transportation services in certain areas of…