ExpressJet in USA Today

Captain_Bob · September 17th, 2007, 12:54

A relatively unbiased article from USA TODAY... today. Nothing new or earth shattering. But a good read nontheless.

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Originally Posted by USA Today

ExpressJet Flies Solo: Will Secondary Routes And Dollar Beer Spell Success?

If you've flown into Albuquerque, Jacksonville or San Diego lately you might have noticed a new airline in town: Expressjet. But despite the new branding and livery, Expressjet isn't really a new airline at all. Previously a regional carrier operating 37- and 50-seat regional jets under the Continental Express and Delta Connection brands, Expressjet decided to strike out on its own earlier this year, flying select routes under its own brand name.

More here... it's a safe link, direct to the USA TODAY article.

Bob

Stapp0770 · September 17th, 2007, 13:08

interesting..

bwade210 · September 17th, 2007, 13:34

Great!

mattp1803 · September 17th, 2007, 13:42

Good article!

Nick · September 17th, 2007, 15:41

There is that saying in advertising: "There is no such thing as bad press."

But this guy had nearly nothing bad to say about XJET!

meritflyer · September 17th, 2007, 16:30

Great news for XJT.

SmitteyB · September 17th, 2007, 17:21

Only 40% load factor so far? I read somewhere else that load factors were near the 75% mark.

Captain_Bob · September 17th, 2007, 17:37

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Originally Posted by SmitteyB

Only 40% load factor so far? I read somewhere else that load factors were near the 75% mark.

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Originally Posted by USA TODAY

40% of its seats during the first few months of branded flying...

That's from when we were just starting up (Spring '07)... but recent earnings statements had us approaching 80% toward the end of the summer months. We'll see what the fall (typical airline slowdown) season brings us.

Bob

MusketeerMan · September 17th, 2007, 18:02

Good read Bob...

SmitteyB · September 17th, 2007, 20:50

Well I wish XJT the best of luck.

September 17th, 2007, 13:08	#2
Stapp0770 Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Richland, Washington Posts: 238	Re: ExpressJet in USA Today interesting.. __________________ Tommy Stapp PPL as of Aug.10.2007

September 17th, 2007, 13:34	#3
bwade210 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: KSAT & K1T7 Posts: 474	Re: ExpressJet in USA Today Great! __________________ "Failure to prepare, is preparing to fail!"

September 17th, 2007, 13:42	#4
mattp1803 Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Union, Kentucky/ Burleson, Texas Posts: 605	Re: ExpressJet in USA Today Good article!

September 17th, 2007, 15:41	#5
Nick Old Skool Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 2,275	Re: ExpressJet in USA Today There is that saying in advertising: "There is no such thing as bad press." But this guy had nearly nothing bad to say about XJET! __________________ Even those who arrange and design shrubberies are under considerable economic stress in this period in history.

September 17th, 2007, 16:30	#6
meritflyer Old Skool Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Winchestertonfieldville Posts: 6,634	Re: ExpressJet in USA Today Great news for XJT. __________________ The simplest answer tends to be correct.

September 17th, 2007, 17:21	#7
SmitteyB Old Skool Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Ithaca, NY Posts: 1,954	Re: ExpressJet in USA Today Only 40% load factor so far? I read somewhere else that load factors were near the 75% mark.

September 17th, 2007, 18:02	#9
MusketeerMan Old Skool Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Elk Grove, CA Posts: 1,970	Re: ExpressJet in USA Today Good read Bob...

September 17th, 2007, 20:50	#10
SmitteyB Old Skool Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Ithaca, NY Posts: 1,954	Re: ExpressJet in USA Today Well I wish XJT the best of luck.

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