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It's official. ExpressJet is done

"ExpressJetters,

As you may be aware, United made a strategic decision to retain only one ERJ145 United Express operator for 2021 and beyond. Unfortunately, we have just been told that United intends to go forward with CommutAir as its sole operator of the ERJ145 in 2021.

SK

"

Pleasure flying with along side some great people and for green pastures on the other side of this.

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Originally Posted by furloughfuntime (Post 3102041)

No kidding...I'm really sorry to hear this :/

I've been gone from Xjet since last year and am looking at my own possible furlough. But I will say thank you to all the pilots and FAs who made coming to work not feel like work. A truly excellent training program, operation, and group of people.

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Originally Posted by WtsPltsGts (Post 3102036)

Everything you say is a absurd, not to mention you didn't get the Fake block hours you're talking about in the end so it's irrelevant. Secondly, the "travel ban" /quarantine requirement was implemented on June 24th for EWR. We have been given block hours far exceeding the IAD block hours in question only days in advance and you want to believe a fairytale that United couldn't give you the flying back in IAD with almost 5 weeks of lead time? haha this is getting more ridiculous by the minute.

I don't know where you are getting the 5 week lead time number. Ever since covid we have been running on an atypical bidding schedule, with significantly reduced bidding times. When this first hit the fan the union had a grand total of three days to come up with an MOU and build our schedules. Even our CEO said in a town meeting he was impressed with how helpful and cooperative the union was throughout the hastily completed process. I don't doubt that we got the data file, started to build schedules on it, and then had it pulled inside of a few days. Again, is this really so difficult to believe?

Listen, I only responded to the thread because someone was calling me out for lying and I wanted to set the record straight over here. But like the other poster said, it's all water under the bridge at this point since we didn't get the hours.

Well, I enjoyed my time at XJT while it lasted....

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ExpressJetters,

As you may be aware, United made a strategic decision to retain only one ERJ145 United Express operator for 2021 and beyond. Unfortunately, we have just been told that United intends to go forward with CommutAir as its sole operator of the ERJ145 in 2021.

This is devastating news for all of us. ExpressJet’s capability and flexibility have always been unchallenged. Although we presented a solid business plan, with very attractive costs, to United, unfortunately, we did not make the cut. It is disappointing to all that ExpressJet’s many strengths – including our ability to maintain and fly hundreds of aircraft - were insufficient to secure the win in an era of industry uncertainty and caution.

In the coming days, we will work with United to develop a workplan for the phased wind-down of our operations. The transition will take a number of months, and we’ll be sure to provide updates along the way. That workplan will include the timeline, information relating to specific work groups, and details regarding your pay and benefits. As soon as that information becomes available, we will share it with you.

In the meanwhile, I ask that you continue to display your exemplary professionalism and perform at your regular high level. Please continue to hold your best-in-the-business head high and contribute as we go through this difficult transition. And most importantly, please stay healthy and safe.

Best Regards,

Subodh

This was the place to be in the mid 2000’s. Sorry to any of y’all that are without a job soon. This too will pass eventually.

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I am so sorry for you guys!!!! 😢

Well like I’ve been saying all along, we’re toast. Bon voyage. It’s been fun! Had a good run.

Can anyone explain why APC has two different FO pay scales for CommutAir? The “ALL” scale shows $54 year 2 pay, but the “E145” scale shows $39 year 2 pay.

Hopefully we all get some sort of preferential interview.

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