ExpressJet Launches Service Under Its Own Brand At SDF

LOUISVILLE, Ky., Feb. 5 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Beginning today, ExpressJet Airlines starts ticket sales from Louisville International Airport (SDF) for non-stop service to Kansas City, Mo., and Raleigh/Durham.

"ExpressJet's new service will provide direct links to two of Louisville's top 20 travel destinations," Louisville Mayor Jerry Abramson said. "Louisville International will offer non-stop service to 18 of its top 20 travel destinations -- greatly expanding travel options and enhancing convenience for our fliers."

Airport Board Vice-Chairman Phil Lynch commented, "ExpressJet was one of Fortune magazine's 'Most Admired Airlines' in 2005 and 2006. ExpressJet has the potential of becoming Louisville's Most Admired Airline in 2007."

Jim Ream, ExpressJet President and CEO, stated the ExpressJet fleet of 50- seat Embraer ERJ-145 aircraft are configured with no middle seat, assigning every ExpressJet passenger a seat on the aisle, window, or both. ExpressJet branded service will also offer an improved customer experience with valet carry-on bag service and complimentary recognized name-brand snacks with full service meal options available on longer flights.

"We thought Louisville was the right market for ExpressJet because we can provide value by saving our customers time and making travel more convenient," Ream said. "Now, our customers will be able to relax on a non-stop flight, in a comfortable leather seat with more than 100 channels of free XM(R) Satellite Radio."

ExpressJet schedules and fares are available for sale through most distribution channels for service originating from six markets: Los Angeles/Ontario, Sacramento, San Diego, San Antonio, Austin and New Orleans, to destinations in: Louisville, Albuquerque, Spokane, Boise, Tucson, Kansas City, Mo., Jacksonville, Fla., Birmingham, Colorado Springs, Oklahoma City, Omaha, Tulsa, Monterey, Calif., Bakersfield, Fresno, El Paso, Raleigh/Durham, and Corpus Christi, Texas.

Booking and updated flight information is available on www.xjet.com and through most travelers' preferred providers including travel agencies and online distributors.

About ExpressJet

ExpressJet Holdings operates numerous divisions designed to leverage its management experience, efficiencies and economies of scale present in its subsidiaries, including ExpressJet Airlines, Inc. and ExpressJet Services, LLC. ExpressJet Airlines' multiple operations include capacity purchase agreements for mainline carriers serving over 150 destinations in North and Central America with more than 1,300 departures per day; corporate aviation providing clients customized 50-seat travel options; training services through its world-class facility in Houston, Texas; and branded flying, providing non- stop service to 24 markets concentrated in the West, Midwest and Southeast regions of the United States. 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 www.expressjet.com and www.xjet.com.