ExpressJet to cease operations on 30 September

ExpressJet Airlines will shutter operations at the end of next month after passenger demand sharply declined due to the coronavirus, and United decided to consolidate its regional flying with another carrier. Atlanta-based ExpressJet, which flies exclusively on behalf of United as United Express, says on 24 August that it will cease operations on 30 September and lay off most of its workforce. The company has no other airline customers. The 30 September date also coincides with the day that the US government’s financial assistance for airlines ends. “On July 30, United Airlines selected CommutAir as its sole ERJ-145 operator, and asked ExpressJet Airlines to wind-down flying as a United Express regional carrier,” the airline says. “Due to the uncertainty of airline passenger travel as a result of the continuing pandemic, all ExpressJet flying for United Airlines will end on September 30, 2020. In addition, with the termination of the CARES Act payroll support funding at that time, ExpressJet also will terminate or furlough most of its workforce on September 30, 2020, other than limited staff needed in connection with the wind-down of operations and the review of future business opportunities.” <br/>