HOUSTON, Oct. 11 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- ExpressJet Holdings, Inc. , parent company of regional and charter airline operator, ExpressJet Airlines, Inc., today reported traffic and capacity results for September 2010.
Partner Flying
During the month, ExpressJet revenue passenger miles (RPM) totaled 737 million, and available seat miles (ASM) flown were 939 million. ExpressJet's September load factor for Partner Flying was 78.5%. The company flew 59,646 block hours and operated 34,897 departures during the month as Continental Express and United Express. During September 2010, ExpressJet operated 206 aircraft as Continental Express and 32 aircraft as United Express.
Corporate Aviation
ExpressJet flew 612 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 September 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. Also during the month, ExpressJet determined that it will cease selling Corporate Aviation (charter) flights during fourth quarter 2010. The company continues to pursue various strategic opportunities for the aircraft since it expects Corporate Aviation (charter) operations to cease during the second half of 2011.
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 http://www.expressjet.com/.
EXPRESSJET HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES PRELIMINARY STATISTICS Month Ending Month Ending Year Over Year September 30, September 30, 2010 2009 Change Partner Corporate Partner Corporate Partner Corporate Flying Aviation Flying Aviation Flying Aviation ------ -------- ------ -------- ------ -------- Revenue Passenger Miles (millions) 737 617 20% Available Seat Miles (ASM) (millions) 939 808 16% Passenger Load Factor 78.5% 76.3% 2.2 pts Block Hours 59,646 612 51,409 641 16% (4%) Departures 34,897 28,289 23% Stage Length 539 573 (6%) Fleet 238 6 214 30 11% (80%) Year to date Partner Corporate Partner Corporate Partner Corporate Flying Aviation Flying Aviation Flying Aviation ------ -------- ------ -------- ------ -------- Revenue Passenger Miles (millions) 7,142 5,852 22% Available Seat Miles (ASM) (millions) 8,984 7,589 18% Passenger Load Factor 79.5% 77.1% 2.4 pts Block Hours 573,786 7,163 490,848 16,469 17% (57%) Departures 321,975 260,884 23% Stage Length 559 583 (4%) Fleet 232 12 214 30 8% (59%)
ExpressJet Holdings, Inc.
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