Republic Airways announce 3Q2009 financial results

Republic Airways Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: RJET) today reported operating revenues of $359.6 million for the quarter ended September 30, 2009, a 6.7%

decrease, compared to $385.2 million for the same period last year. The Company reported net income of $3.3 million for the quarter ended September 30, 2009, compared to $17.0 million reported in the prior year's third quarter. The Company also reported earnings per diluted share of $0.09, compared to $0.50 for the same period last year. The third quarter 2009 results include August and September results for Midwest Airlines, which was acquired on July 31, 2009.