A new airline called ExpressJet is expected to begin flying to Colorado Springs.
The Wall Street Journal reported Tuesday that ExpressJet Holdings is launching a new airline, known as ExpressJet, using 50-seat jets that will “focus on point-to-point service” that skips large hubs. The report listed Colorado Springs as one of the 24 cities ExpressJet would fly to, and said the airline would only fly where there isn’t currently any nonstop service.
ExpressJet Holdings owns ExpressJet Airlines, a regional carrier for Continental Airlines. Continental Express currently has flights operated by ExpressJet into Colorado Springs.
Colorado Springs Airport and city officials are preparing to announce new airline service Monday. Colorado Springs Mayor Lionel Rivera, airline executives and airport director Mark Earle are planning to hold a press conference Monday on the new service, its impact on the local economy, the airline’s investment and the creation of new jobs at the airport.
Staff writer Kelly Yamanouchi can be reached at 303-954-1488 or at kyamanouchi@denverpost.com .
