President Biden and special adviser Andy Slavitt touted a record-setting day for vaccinations in the U.S. A close look at the data shows they went too far. We know the uncertainty you are feeling around the future of ExpressJet. Like what you see online? The retrenchment now threatens another small U.S. airline. Both CommutAir and ExpressJet operate commuter routes for United under the United Express banner. Some of us had 20 or 30 years at the company. ABCNews.com Spirit Airlines has warned up to 30% of its employees that they will lose their jobs in October, and regional carrier ExpressJet's future is in doubt after losing a key contract as the virus pandemic continues to hammer the airline industry. Do you think that the aviation industry will recover by 2024? But ExpressJet has shut down as United has moved its Embraer 145 jet flying to another regional carrier. “They have to walk away with nothing, not even flight benefits. Washington: Spirit Airlines has warned up to 30 percent of its employees that they will lose their jobs in October, and regional carrier ExpressJet's future is in doubt after losing a key contract as the virus pandemic continues to hammer the airline industry. Throughout EV’s 33 year history, the carrier has operated under the regional brands of several different of the major airlines in the United States, and also briefly operated under its own brand on the side. Through a subsidiary, United Airlines Holdings Inc. owns 49.9% of the airline, which it acquired from SkyWest Inc. in late 2018 to bolster its regional flying. Airways Podcast [Ep 61]: JetBlue’s New A220; 737 MAX Returns to…, Airways Podcast [Ep 60]: Hawaiian Launches New Routes, Alaska Retires A320, Airways Podcast [Ep 59]: Diving into the Skift Forum, Airways Podcast [Ep 58]: Singapore Axes Some A380s, Air Canada Cancels…, Episode 57: Season 4 Kicks Off – The Airways Podcast is…, Boeing Appoints New Chief of 737 MAX Program, Singapore Airlines to Return Boeing 737 MAX into Service. ExpressJet Airlines, a United Express carrier, announced today it will add 36 Embraer ERJ145 aircraft to its United Express fleet, which will make ExpressJet the world’s largest operator of the 50-seat Embraer ERJ 145 aircraft. That flight marks the end of an extraordinary era that’s been ASA (1979-2018), Continental Express (1986-2002), and ExpressJet (2002-2020). In late 2018, United Airlines () announced that it would buy 49.9% of regional airline ExpressJet from SkyWest, through a new joint venture called ManaAir.The $70 million deal closed in … These types remaining on the certificate keeps the door open for potential expansion if the relaunch is successful. It’s unconscionable.”. On September 30, EV operated what was thought to be the airline’s last revenue flight. Both fly 50-seat Embraer E145 aircraft to non-hub destinations. Make sure to subscribe to the print edition of Airways today for exclusive content including airport reviews, trip reports, interviews, and more. Get the latest news and real-time alerts from ExpressJet Holdings, Inc. (XJT) stock at Seeking Alpha. I also worked for pre-mergers US Airways as staff writer. United’s latest fleet disclosure shows that CommutAir flies 37 ERJ-145s and ExpressJet 97 ERJ-145s for United, though some of those planes are parked due to the coronavirus pandemic. In its statement, EV said that United Airlines (UA) asked it to wind-down flying in July 2020. On September 30, EV operated what was thought to be the airline’s last revenue flight. MIAMI – Back in July 2020, ExpressJet Airlines (EV) lost its last remaining major airline contract with United Airlines (UA), and announced the following month that it would be ceasing operations in September of 2020. Sign up for the free daily TPG newsletter for more airline news! ExpressJet Airlines operates its last flight ExpressJet Airlines operated its last revenue flight on September 30, 2020. Follow @AdamLLW Back in 2010, SkyWest ( NASDAQ:SKYW ) acquired fellow regional airline ExpressJet … The statement about the potential relaunch of operations did not include any specifics in terms of routes the carrier was planning to fly. The flight attendants “feel betrayed,” said Gonzales, who is based in Houston.