Xjet to fly 22 airplanes for UAL

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ExpressJet to Operate 22 Aircraft as Replacement Flying for United Express

CHICAGO, Nov. 16 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- UAL Corporation (Nasdaq: UAUA), the holding company whose primary subsidiary is United Airlines, today announced that ExpressJet Airlines, a wholly owned subsidiary of ExpressJet Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: XJT) will operate 22 ERJ-145 aircraft under the United Express brand.

This new flying, which will begin on May 1, 2010, will replace flying previously done by other United Express partner carriers whose contracts have expired and is consistent with the 2010 capacity outlook United provided in its third quarter earnings conference call.

"We have worked with ExpressJet previously for short-term flying contracts, and they provided our customers with exceptional service," said Cindy Szadokierski - vice president Airport Operations Planning and United Express. "ExpressJet offered us the most competitive bid, enabling us to continue to operate efficiently in this difficult environment."

"We are pleased that our commitment to exceptional operational performance coupled with a highly competitive economic model provided ExpressJet the opportunity to offer replacement flying for United Airlines under a multi-year arrangement," said Jim Ream - president and chief executive officer of ExpressJet. "This award represents a tremendous opportunity for our company and I know ExpressJet employees are excited to deliver the very best service to United's customers."

About United

United Airlines (Nasdaq: UAUA) operates approximately 3,300* flights a day on United and United Express to more than 200 U.S. domestic and international destinations from its hubs in Los Angeles, San Francisco, Denver, Chicago and Washington, D.C. With key global air rights in the Asia-Pacific region, Europe and Latin America, United is one of the largest international carriers based in the United States. United also is a founding member of Star Alliance, which provides connections for our customers to 1,071 destinations in 171 countries worldwide. United's 47,000 employees reside in every U.S. state and in many countries around the world. News releases and other information about United can be found at the company's Web site at united.com or follow United on Twitter @UnitedAirlines.
<p>*Based on United's forward-looking flight schedule for October 2009 to October 2010.

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 130 scheduled destinations in North America and the Caribbean with approximately 1,100 departures per day. Operations include a capacity purchase agreements for United and Continental as well as providing clients customized 41-seat and 50-seat charter options; and supplying third-party aviation and ground handling services. For more information, visit www.expressjet.com.

SOURCE UAL Corporation
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I guess this means less Xjet guys off the street.:) But I'm sure it means more Mesa guys will take their place.:(
 
The details are...non-existent...but some wild guesses are that 22 planes isn't enough to need any recalls.
 
pat84106 said:
I'm happy to be non-union.
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I'm no longer at SkyWest, but here is a small list of the trend of things lost there:


* Pilot Bonus Program
* Reserve
o Ready Reserve (Supposed to be temporary for the Olympics)
o Bucket System
o Other QOL issues
* ESPP (Stock purchase program changes)
* PPO
* De-ice Pay
* Re-position Pay
* $200 for Delta Travel
* $200 for United Travel
* $70 per sim for non-citizens
* $50 Holiday Bonus
* 12lb to $12 Turkey

They don't call him Chip Away Childs for nothing. Good luck to my friends still there...
 
v1valarob said:
In reference to ExpressJet getting the flying over someone like skywest? Yes. Even happier that it's an airline with a good contract.
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I agree with the latter part of your statement. I think this gives us (pinnacle) more leverage when asking for better pay.

But just because skywest isnt union doesnt make them the enemy. The have better work rules than most union regionals. In our current contract talks, RAH and Mesa's CBA has hurt us more than SKywest's has.

I am glad I am ALPA. however its not a magic pill, nor a cure for cancer. let how Management treats you determine whether you need a union or not. Not just so you can wear an ALPA lanyard. I dont want to start the whole union debate again, but i think people say "rah rah union", just to be part of the crowd here on http://forums.jetcareers.alpa.com.
 
little_cricket said:
I'm no longer at SkyWest, but here is a small list of the trend of things lost there:


* Pilot Bonus Program
* Reserve
o Ready Reserve (Supposed to be temporary for the Olympics)
o Bucket System
o Other QOL issues
* ESPP (Stock purchase program changes)
* PPO
* De-ice Pay
* Re-position Pay
* $200 for Delta Travel
* $200 for United Travel
* $70 per sim for non-citizens
* $50 Holiday Bonus
* 12lb to $12 Turkey

They don't call him Chip Away Childs for nothing. Good luck to my friends still there...
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WTF
First - De-icing for dollars is the only way I made it on first year pay.
Second - If I am doing something that I can get fired in the act of doing it I better be getting paid to do it.
 
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