Xpress
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|alliance = FlyDirect, Pending merge | |alliance = FlyDirect, Pending merge | ||
|world(s) = AE12 | |world(s) = AE12 | ||
| - | |principal hubs = DFW,JFK,LAX, GUM | + | |principal hubs = DFW,JFK,LAX,GUM |
| - | |secondary hubs = SFO,SEA | + | |secondary hubs = SFO,SEA,ATL |
|fleet = 400+ | |fleet = 400+ | ||
|web = http://www.Xpress.com | |web = http://www.Xpress.com | ||
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== History == | == History == | ||
| - | Xpress originated out of an older airline also called Xpress which | + | Xpress originated out of an older airline also called Xpress which declared bankruptcy in '90, Operating low-profit routes with Fokker jets the airline wasn't at all successful, But it cared more about employees and passengers than profit, like today's airline. The airline went out of business. In 1995 The Xpress brand was revived. The new Airline was founded on the same grounds, this time on higher profit routes with an A320. |
| - | By 1996 Xpress had one-hundred aircraft, obviously more successful, and had a fully owned fleet by 1997. Xpress is one of the Largest Airbus operators and has a non-Boeing fleet. | + | By 1996 Xpress had one-hundred aircraft, obviously more successful, and had a fully owned fleet by 1997. Xpress is one of the Largest Airbus operators and has a non-Boeing fleet. By 2000 Xpress was one of the most successful airlines in AE12 |
