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ExpressJet Announces Preferred Partnership With Avis Budget Group

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ExpressJet travelers can reserve rental cars and save at xjet.com

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 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 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.

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