Express Jet

[Flydaplane]

So how is the new airline working out? I was in ABQ today and the flight to Austin had 5-6 people board. That can't be good! Are these normal loads?

 

[Edge540]

So how is the new airline working out? I was in ABQ today and the flight to Austin had 5-6 people board. That can't be good! Are these normal loads?

From what I hear they are doing surprisingly good, which I am glad to hear. Commuting on XJET the other day the captain told me they were averaging 35 peeps or so a flight. Not bad at all for a startup operation...

 

[Kream926]

i can never get a seat on them outta IAH


*edit*

nevermind youre prob talking about branded flying

 

[FoxyWhiskey]

Many of our pax who would have flown on us via LAX are now going direct on ExpressJet. The "direct" flying in SoCal is a HUGE incentive for passengers (and I hear they have cushy seats, too. That helps). They seem to be pretty full most flights, but as far as I can tell it's hit & miss depending on times/destinations. Nice seats, service & frequent flyer programs are what gets the seats filled. They seem to have that going for them.

ExpressJet doesn't seem to be competing with other regionals so much as it looks like they are taking on a mix of established regionals AND the likes of SWA. Interesting operation you all have goin' on over there!

-FW

 

[Master Shake]

For all the naysayers out there, I encourage you to grab a jumpseat with us and see first hand what we are doing. There is so much (free) food being served that if you get off hungry it is because you didn't eat. The menus are pretty diverse and I loved everything I had...although there never seemed to be any meatball subs left.

I just finished a four day with 13 legs and we had impressive loads, save one leg. The comments from the passengers while de-planing were very positive. If this thing doesn't take off it will not be because we cut any corners.

Oddly enough, I never heard one "this is such a small plane" comment. I say it is odd because on the CoEx side I heard it multiple times a day. Maybe it's because they actually knew they were buying a ticket on a 50 seater? Whatever the reason, it was refreshing.

 

[Stifler's Mom]

The menus are pretty diverse and I loved everything I had...although there never seemed to be any meatball subs left.

MMMMM....a meatball sub sounds good, but I'd be worried about wearing it on my white shirt. A "meatball back-up shirt" would be a must for every trip.

 

[Goose Egg]

Dang, now if I could get them to give me a call, that'd be good. Probably wouldn't hurt to update--I have 50 more multi hours and 100 more total than when I updated last.

-Goose

 

[jmreii]

Thanks Expressjet

Living in socal, I could care less how the rest of the country travels. I am not interested in planning a trip somewhere, only to find out I have to stop in multiple cities to get there. I would vote for Jal or Air India, if they could fly me there point to point. Again, thanks expressjet for the great service. Hub and spoke is crap.

 

[Tw0eleven]

Jumpseating/Non-Rev?

Anyone know if there is a phone number a pilot from another carrier can call to list for jumpseat or non-rev on Expressjet? Or perhaps to check loads if possible?

 

[Stifler's Mom]

Tw0eleven,

Thanks to your avatar I can't get Sir Mix-A-Lot out of my head.:beer:

 

[Tw0eleven]

Tw0eleven,

Thanks to your avatar I can't get Sir Mix-A-Lot out of my head.:beer:

Glad I could be of some assistance! Have a good one!

 

[ERfly]

MMMMM....a meatball sub sounds good, but I'd be worried about wearing it on my white shirt. A "meatball back-up shirt" would be a must for every trip.

A "meatball back-up shirt" would have been nice this 4-day. Guess what happened on the last day?

 

[Master Shake]

Anyone know if there is a phone number a pilot from another carrier can call to list for jumpseat or non-rev on Expressjet? Or perhaps to check loads if possible?

To jumpseat, just show up at the gate 1 hour prior. If you want to buy an ID90, you have to do that through your carrier's people. If you want to call ahead to see about loads, try 888-958-XJET. Tell them you are a pilot who is wanting to jumpseat. They won't give you specific numbers, rather, they'll say good, or not good. Even if it is not good, we still have the cockpit jumpseat and the Flight Attendant one if need be.

 

[Tw0eleven]

To jumpseat, just show up at the gate 1 hour prior. If you want to buy an ID90, you have to do that through your carrier's people. If you want to call ahead to see about loads, try 888-958-XJET. Tell them you are a pilot who is wanting to jumpseat. They won't give you specific numbers, rather, they'll say good, or not good. Even if it is not good, we still have the cockpit jumpseat and the Flight Attendant one if need be.

Thanks Master Shake! This is the info I was curious about. And I think you even answered a question I forgot to ask...I'm assuming you are CASS approved since you mentioned "we still have the cockpit jumpseat." Perhaps I'll see ya out on the line one day!

 

[Master Shake]

I'm always happy to offer up the jumpseat!!

 

[pianoman]

Yes, XJT has CASS. Most will also do nearly anything in their power to get you on too.

 

[Tw0eleven]

I'm always happy to offer up the jumpseat!!

Fantastic! While we don't have a "cockpit" seat in the beech, as long as there's an empty seat in the back...I always do what I can to get guys on.

On a side note, I've had the "in-laws" on some of your flights in the past couple of weeks. They had nothing but great things to say about their flights. They really enjoyed the direct flights and service onboard! Well done guys! :beer:

 

[flyboy06]

Yeah about the FA jumpseat in the back, its for XJT/CAL pilots only...but of all the times I've flown when we have an XJT jumpseater and another pilot and a full boat, the XJT guys will usually take the FA jump so you can ride.

 

[Fred Rogers]

Yeah about the FA jumpseat in the back, its for XJT/CAL pilots only...but of all the times I've flown when we have an XJT jumpseater and another pilot and a full boat, the XJT guys will usually take the FA jump so you can ride.

That's the way to do it!

Glad to hear the operation is going well. Hope it continues.

I heard the upgrades are speeding up over there.. any truth to that?

 

[Superpilot92]

That's the way to do it!

Glad to hear the operation is going well. Hope it continues.

I heard the upgrades are speeding up over there.. any truth to that?

Yes, upgrades are moving quickly. We are upgrading people as fast as possible to keep up with staffing.