ExpressJet achieves 4Q2009 profit, but not from operations

Citing a one-time tax benefit, ExpressJet reported a USD30.2 million fourth quarter net profit or USD1.79 per share. However, the airline, while saying it is happy to be able to report a profit, indicated it has a long way to go to achieve profitability from operations. Indeed, it indicated that it would not be able to achieve it this year.