Charter vs. Commuter Airlines

[C172Guy]

What are the basic differences between flying charter and flying for a commuter airline?

 

[Jack Hass]

Charter is on demand....and commuter is scheduled airline service

 

[CF34-3B1]

Also, regionals or "small jet carriers" (the current PC term) offer the travel perks of an airline job, ie, non rev for your family and yourself, plus jumpseat for you. It's a big factor for some.