ExpressJet Airlines suspends branded commercial operations HOUSTON, July 8
HOUSTON, July 8 /PRNewswire/ -- ExpressJet Airlines announced today that
it will suspend flying under several lines of its at-risk flying operations in
September 2008. ExpressJet mutually agreed to terminate its agreements with
Delta Air Lines effective September 1, 2008 and will cease its branded (XE)
commercial passenger flight operations on September 2, 2008. The 39 aircraft
currently used in these operations will be among those returned to the lessor
no later than June 2009.
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ExpressJet Airlines will continue flying a fleet of 205 aircraft as
Continental Express to more than 150 destinations, as well as continue to
serve charter customers with a fleet of 30 aircraft through ExpressJet
Corporate Aviation.
"On behalf of everyone at ExpressJet Airlines, I would like to express our
gratitude to the communities that provided such a warm welcome and were always
supportive of our branded service," said Jim Ream, President and Chief
Executive Officer. "If we had any other choice, we would not take this
difficult action. However, rising fuel prices has made the operation
impossible to sustain."
Tickets on ExpressJet Airlines for travel prior to September 2 will not be
affected. In fact, ExpressJet will continue selling tickets for any customers
desiring travel prior to September 2. Tickets are available for purchase
online at http://www.expressjet.com, by calling 888.958.XJET (9538), and
through most travelers' preferred providers, including travel agents and
online distributors.
Customers holding tickets for a flight after September 1, 2008 should
contact ExpressJet Reservations at 888-958-XJET (9538) to request a refund.
Effective immediately, ExpressJet will stop selling tickets for travel beyond
September 2, 2008. For more information, contact ExpressJet Reservations at
888-958-XJET (9538).
About ExpressJet
ExpressJet Holdings (NYSE: XJT) operates several divisions designed to
leverage the management experience, efficiencies and economies of scale
present in its subsidiaries, including ExpressJet Airlines, Inc. and
ExpressJet Services, LLC. ExpressJet Airlines serves numerous destinations in
North America and the Caribbean through its partnership with Continental
Airlines, Inc. and corporate aviation division. ExpressJet Services is the
North American partner to three major European original equipment
manufacturers and provides composite, sheet metal, interior and thrust
reverser repairs throughout five facilities in the United States. For more
information, visit http://www.expressjet.com.
SOURCE ExpressJet Airlines
