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On September 2nd, 500 pilots will be furloughed, 30 aircraft parked and branded flying will be done for. This sucks. I don't fly for them but have a couple close friends that do on the branded side.

where is this info coming from?

A friend on the branded side who sat through a meeting today in which James Ream spoke. That's where.

the info comes from the employee road show in ontario where JR and co. are divulging the bad news as we speak.

Slight amendment to the above data (based on txt msg from buddy who's in the meeting)... 39 jets to be parked, 25% block hour reduction for october, total furlough numbers still unsure.

XJT Closing "ExpressJet Airlines" September 2, 2008
 

HOUSTON, July 8, 2008 --ExpressJet Holdings (NYSEXJT - News) ExpressJet's ExpressJet Airlines will cease operations on September 2, 2008.

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 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; and ExpressJet branded flying, providing non-stop 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 ExpressJet.

The reality of the current situation in our industry is really starting to sink in fast. I really feel for the XJT guys, good luck to all affected.

Sucks, the branded was a fantastic product, and the flying was a blast. I loved my time on the branded side based in ONT. The product and business plan were great, but there is just NO way for it to survive in this environment. Good Luck to all my fellow XE family.

XJET ALUM 11/04-02/08

Holy Crap!!! So the ENTIRE airline is closing up shop??? Or just the branded side/services??? Either way, goodluck guys/gals. This is gettin' fugly!!

As Karen Carpentar once sang it, "It's only just begun"

provide the website where you found this.

That sucks. I really enjoyed flying between COS and SMF with you guys