ExpressJet Reports October 2010 Performance

HOUSTON, Nov. 11, 2010 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- ExpressJet Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: XJT), parent company of regional and charter airline operator, ExpressJet Airlines, Inc., today reported traffic and capacity results for October 2010.

Partner Flying

During the month, ExpressJet revenue passenger miles (RPM) totaled 800 million, and available seat miles (ASM) flown were 986 million.  ExpressJet's October load factor for Partner Flying was 81.2%.  The company flew 62,398 block hours and operated 36,697 departures during the month as Continental Express and United Express.  During October 2010, ExpressJet operated 206 aircraft as Continental Express and 32 aircraft as United Express.

Corporate Aviation

ExpressJet flew 596 block hours during the month in its Corporate Aviation (charter) division.  During the month, ExpressJet's fleet within the Corporate Aviation (charter) division consisted of 6 aircraft.

Total Fleet

ExpressJet ended October 2010 with a fleet of 244 aircraft consisting of 206 operating as Continental Express, 32 flying as United Express and 6 flying within the Corporate Aviation (charter) division.

About ExpressJet

ExpressJet Holdings 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 135 scheduled destinations in North America and the Caribbean with approximately 1,400 departures per day.  Operations include capacity purchase agreements for United and Continental as well as providing clients customized 50-seat charter options; and supplying third-party aviation and ground handling services.  For more information, visit www.expressjet.com.

SOURCE ExpressJet Holdings, Inc.