HOUSTON, March 11 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- ExpressJet Holdings today announced traffic and capacity results for February 2009 for its ExpressJet Airlines subsidiary. The results include statistics for contract operations, including charter activities.
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During the month, ExpressJet revenue passenger miles (RPM) totaled 524 million, and available seat miles (ASM) flown were 753 million. ExpressJet's February load factor was 69.6%. The company flew 49,549 block hours and operated 25,911 departures during the month. ExpressJet had a total of 244 planes in its fleet during February - 214 allocated to flying as Continental Express and 30 operating in its 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 127 scheduled destinations in North America and the Caribbean with approximately 1,000 departures per day. Operations include a capacity purchase agreement for Continental; providing clients customized 41-seat and 50-seat charter options; and supplying third-party aviation and ground handling services. For more information, visit http://www.expressjet.com/.
EXPRESSJET HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES PRELIMINARY STATISTICS Month Ending February 28, 2009 System Revenue Passenger Miles (millions) 524 Available Seat Miles (ASM) (millions) 753 Passenger Load Factor 69.6% Block Hours 49,549 Departures 25,911 Stage Length 583 Year to date System Revenue Passenger Miles (millions) 1,063 Available Seat Miles (ASM) (millions) 1,549 Passenger Load Factor 68.6% Block Hours 102,215 Departures 53,355 Stage Length 583
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