ExpressJet Airlines takes off from Reno-Tahoe International Airport today, bringing its new brand of nonstop service to business and winter holiday travelers.

"We are pleased to celebrate the inauguration of ExpressJet's new service at Reno-Tahoe International, the 60th busiest commercial airport in the country," said CEO and Executive Director, Krys T. Bart, A.A.E.. "ExpressJet is connecting Reno-Tahoe to four new cities where we did not have nonstop service before, and that added convenience comes just in time for the busy holiday and ski travel seasons."

ExpressJet started flying from Reno-Tahoe to Los Angeles/Ontario, (ONT), Long Beach, Spokane, (GEG), and Tucson (TUS) today.

Jim Ream, ExpressJet President and CEO, said he is pleased with the progress ExpressJet has made since introducing its network earlier this year, and that customers are commenting favorably on the new service.

"ExpressJet will continue to look for new ways we can bring customers a better experience when they fly," Ream said. "We are hearing from our customers that they appreciate being able to save time and enjoy a more comfortable ride in our quiet and fuel-efficient, young fleet of jets."

Tickets are available for purchase online at , by calling 888.958.XJET (9538) as well as through most travelers' preferred providers, including travel agents and online distributors.

ExpressJet Airlines aircraft are quiet, fuel efficient, and configured with no middle seat, assigning every passenger a seat on the aisle, window or both. ExpressJet Airlines branded service delivers an improved customer experience. In addition to the valet carry-on bag service, complimentary name-brand snacks and full service meal options on longer flights, ExpressJet Airlines provides over 100 channels of XM Satellite(R) Radio coupled with complimentary headsets at each seat, "beer for a buck" and an exclusive wine selection provided by Chameleon Cellars.

ExpressJet Airlines offers a simple reward-based frequent flier program, JetSet(sm), which rewards customers for how often they fly, not how far they go. JetSet members also can take advantage of special discounts and promotions courtesy of the airline's Preferred Partnership with Avis Rent A Car and Budget Rent A Car.

ExpressJet Airlines serves Reno-Tahoe, Los Angeles/Ontario, Sacramento, San Diego, San Antonio, Austin, New Orleans, Albuquerque, Bakersfield, Birmingham, Boise, Colorado Springs, El Paso, Fresno, Jacksonville, Fla., Kansas City, Mo., Long Beach, Louisville, Monterey, Calif., Oklahoma City, Omaha, Raleigh/Durham, Santa Barbara, Spokane, Tucson and Tulsa.

About ExpressJet

ExpressJet Holdings (NYSE: XJT) operates numerous 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 175 destinations in North America and the Caribbean with approximately 1,500 departures per day. Operations include capacity purchase and pro-rate agreements for mainline carriers; providing clients customized 50-seat charter options; training services through its world-class facility in Houston, Texas; and branded flying, providing nonstop service to 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 .

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