Reno-Tahoe airport welcomes new carrier, new flights

ExpressJet will begin service from Reno Nov. 11

October 10, 2007

ExpressJet Airlines starts ticket sales from Reno-Tahoe International Airport for non-stop service to: Long Beach (LGB), Los Angeles/Ontario (ONT), Spokane (GEG) and Tucson (TUS).

"We're pleased to welcome ExpressJet, one of the nation's largest regional airlines, and a two-time Fortune Magazine Most Admired Airline, to Reno-Tahoe International Airport," John Wagnon, Chairman of the Reno-Tahoe Airport Authority, said. "The addition of ExpressJet gives us new non-stop service to and from four great markets just in time for the start of ski season. This is terrific news for our region."

Jim Ream, ExpressJet President and CEO, said Reno-Tahoe is the right-sized market for ExpressJet's fleet of 50-seat Embraer 145 aircraft.

"We can provide value by saving our Reno-Tahoe customers time and making their travel more convenient," Ream said. "Now, our customers will be able to relax on a non-stop flight, in a comfortable leather seat with more than 100 channels of free XM(R) Satellite Radio."

ExpressJet aircraft are quiet, fuel efficient and configured with no middle seat. ExpressJet branded service includes valet carry-on bag service and complimentary name-brand snacks with full service meal options on longer flights.

ExpressJet expects to start flying from Reno-Tahoe International Airport on Nov. 11, in time for the winter ski and holiday travel season. Adding service to Reno-Tahoe, Long Beach and Santa Barbara will bring the total number of U.S. markets with ExpressJet non-stop flights to 26.

ExpressJet service originates from six markets: Los Angeles/Ontario, Sacramento, San Diego, San Antonio, Austin and New Orleans, to destinations in: Reno-Tahoe, Albuquerque, Bakersfield, Birmingham, Boise, Colorado Springs, El Paso, Fresno, Jacksonville, Fla., Long Beach, Kansas City, Mo., Louisville, Monterey, Calif., Oklahoma City, Omaha, Raleigh/Durham, Santa Barbara, Spokane, Tucson,and Tulsa.

Booking and updated flight information is available on www.xjet.com and through most travelers' preferred providers including travel agencies and online distributors.