ExpressJet travelers can reserve rental cars and save at xjet.com HOUSTON, Sept. 24 /PRNewswire/ -- Customers who fly with ExpressJet can now enjoy more than just convenient, comfortable non-stop flights. Now, they can enjoy the added convenience of reserving rental cars with special discounts and promotions when they book their flights. To enhance customer service, ExpressJet Airlines formed a Preferred Partnership with Avis Budget Group, parent company of Avis Rent A Car and Budget Rent A Car. Special discounts and added value programs also will be available to members of ExpressJet's JetSet(SM) frequent flier rewards program. "Making the travel experience more convenient for our customers is one of our top priorities," said Jim Ream, ExpressJet Airlines President and CEO. "We designed our service to provide non-stop routes, and enabling our customers to reach their final destination with reliable ground transportation is another way we can help them get where they want to go faster." "We're proud to team up with ExpressJet and offer customers a choice in car rental," said Kaye Ceille, senior vice president of global travel and partnership sales for Avis Budget Group. "With a premium brand like Avis that is known for technology innovations and its famous 'We Try Harder' service, and a great value brand in Budget, famous for offering great cars at great prices, we're confident that we can meet any car rental need of ExpressJet customers." ExpressJet customers will receive up to 25% off Avis rental rates and up to 20% off Budget rentals when reserved via http://www.xjet.com/. In addition to the discount, Avis and Budget will provide ExpressJet customers with other valuable benefits, such as upgrades. For complete details, visit http://www.xjet.com/. Providing customers with convenient access to both air and ground transportation is an extension of ExpressJet's commitment to creating a better quality travel experience. Streamlining the boarding process with valet carry-on bag service, and providing premium-quality services such as leather- covered memory foam seats and over 100 channels of free XM(R) Satellite Radio have earned ExpressJet favorable customer reviews. "We understand the importance of delivering a better quality product to all of our customers, and being able to make a business trip out and back in the same day is a big benefit. Making car rental reservations more convenient is another benefit, and we look forward to bringing more service enhancements to our customers," Ream said. To make a reservation on ExpressJet and add a rental car, visit http://www.xjet.com/ or call 888.958.XJET (958.9538) About ExpressJet ExpressJet Holdings operates numerous 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 175 destinations in North America and the Caribbean with approximately 1,500 departures per day. Operations include capacity purchase and pro-rate agreements for mainline carriers; providing clients customized 50-seat charter options; training services through its world-class facility in Houston, Texas; and branded flying, providing non-stop service to markets concentrated in the West, Midwest and Southeast regions of the United States. ExpressJet Services is the North American partner to three major European original equipment manufacturers and provides composite, sheet metal, interior and thrust reverser repairs throughout five facilities in the United States. For more information, visit http://www.expressjet.com/. About Avis Budget Group, Inc. Avis Budget Group (NYSE:CAR) is a leading provider of vehicle rental services, with operations in more than 70 countries. Through its Avis and Budget brands, the company is the largest general-use vehicle rental company in each of North America, Australia, New Zealand and certain other regions. Avis Budget Group is headquartered in Parsippany, N.J. and has more than 30,000 employees. For more information about Avis Budget Group, visit http://www.avisbudgetgroup.com/. DATASOURCE: ExpressJet Holdings CONTACT: ExpressJet Holdings, +1-832-353-3333, or toll free 877-958-NEWS, Web site: http://www.expressjet.com/ http://www.xjet.com/ http://www.avisbudgetgroup.com/

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