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Old 09-02-2008 | 08:05 PM
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Today ExpressJet branded ceased operations. I think it had a lot to do with high oil prices. I rode on them many times as a non-rev, and twice on a paid ticket. I can say, they offered a superior product, and it's sad to see them not make it.

The total experience they offered the consumer was far in excess of what one would expect at Southwest. As an MVP Gold at Alaska, I was enslaved to the FF program (not complaining) but I think Xjets product was superior in the markets they served.

All that said. Xjeters are on the street. What could have been just didn't turn out to be.

To all the Xjet dudes. I wish you well. Thanks for the jumpseats. Thanks for the remarkably professional operation, all things considered. I hope everyone seeking it can find a suitable home for the future.
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Old 09-02-2008 | 08:32 PM
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Thanks for the kind words. It was weird to see the gates completely empty and the blank arrival/departure displays in the terminal today in ONT.

-Jason, Furloughed XJT'er
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Old 09-02-2008 | 08:45 PM
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I'll second what de727ups has to say about XJet. I have also ridden with them a few times and went down to San Diego on a flight last Friday. I missed their service on Monday returning to Fresno. You can read earlier posts about what I thought about the quality of the airplanes, crews and customer service reps. I wish the best for all involved.

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Old 09-02-2008 | 09:03 PM
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Thanks guys! While I'm just a COEX lackey I still take pride in what our company has done.

-Furloughed XJT
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Old 09-02-2008 | 09:06 PM
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Sticky status at the APC regional fourms. Whooo hooo. You guys deserve it.
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Old 09-02-2008 | 09:25 PM
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A sad day......

I wish you guys all the best, hopefully there will be a silver lining
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Old 09-02-2008 | 09:28 PM
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Is it all of Xjet, including all the continental stuff or just the branded flying?

I thought it was just the branded stuff. If I am wrong, good luck to all.
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Old 09-02-2008 | 09:43 PM
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Originally Posted by FSUpilot
Is it all of Xjet, including all the continental stuff or just the branded flying?

I thought it was just the branded stuff. If I am wrong, good luck to all.
It's the Branded (aquafresh) and Delcon planes that ceased flying. We still have the charter planes, and 205 planes in CAL colors that will continue to be the revenue stream for ExpressJet.

For now.
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Old 09-02-2008 | 10:13 PM
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XJT will be sorely missed, you all still have some rough waters ahead and I wish you the best.
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Old 09-02-2008 | 11:42 PM
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Ok i'm confused....what shut down?

Expressjet?...their branded side..isn't this old news

(And yes, it sucks a lot and wish it weren't the case..but this forum is worded like a whole airline is gone...i just want to make sure this isn't the case)
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