ExpressJet Announces Preferred Partnership With Avis Budget Group
September 24 2007 - 6:00AM
PR Newswire (US)
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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