ExpressJet Airlines’ branded service will cease operations on Sept. 2, just 17 months after the airline launched branded operations.
The 39 aircraft currently used for branded service will be among aircraft returned to lessors no later than June 2009.
ExpressJet operates point-to-point service under its own name, with primary operations in Ontario, Calif. The airline's focus cities are New Orleans, San Diego and Sacramento.
After Sept. 2, ExpressJet will continue flying a fleet of 205 aircraft as Continental Express and will continue to serve charter customers with a fleet of 30 aircraft through ExpressJet Corporate Aviation.