XJT Expressjet Holdings Inc.

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)
The Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported):  October 12, 2010

EXPRESSJET HOLDINGS, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware
( State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation)

1-31300
(Commission
File Number)

76-0517977
(IRS Employer
Identification No.)

700 North Sam Houston Parkway West, Suite 200
Houston, Texas
(Address of principal executive offices)

77067
(Zip Code)

832-353-1000
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

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Item 

8.01  

Other Events.

On October 11, 2010, we issued a press release announcing our September 2010 traffic performance.  The press release is furnished herewith as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.

Item 

9.01  

Financial Statements and Exhibits.

99.1 Press Release.

EXPRESSJET HOLDINGS, INC.
(Registrant)

Date:  October 12, 2010 

/s/ Phung Ngo-Burns             

Phung Ngo-Burns
Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

99.1  

Press Release