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):  February 17, 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)

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Item 

8.01  

Other Events.

On February 17, 2010, we issued a press release announcing our signed agreement with United Airlines covering 22 ERJ-145 aircraft for United Express service effective December 1, 2009.  This signed agreement finalizes the previously announced successful bid by ExpressJet to replace flying done by other United Express partner carriers whose contracts have expired.  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: February 18, 2010       

/s/ Phung Ngo-Burns             

Phung Ngo-Burns
Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

99.1  

Press Release