Continental Express operated more flights to Mexico more than any other airline from its hub George Bush Intercontinental Airport.

In this previous incarnation before its divestiture various air carriers operating as Continental Express flew turboprop aircraft such as the ATR 42, ATR 72, Beechcraft Model 99, Beechcraft 1900, Convair 580, de Havilland Canada Dash 7, Embraer EMB 110, Embraer EMB 120, Fairchild F-27, Fairchild Metroliner, Grumman Gulfstream I and NAMC YS-11.

Royale was the feeder at the Houston hub utilizing Douglas DC-9-10 jets as well as Grumman Gulfstream I propjets in addition to other commuter turboprop aircraft types and was reclassified as Continental Express by the fall of 1986.

[citation needed] As announced by Continental, the withdrawal of aircraft from the agreement was expected to begin in January 2007 and be completed during summer 2007.

Simultaneously, Continental announced its intention to request proposals from other regional carriers to lease and operate the returned aircraft, beginning in January 2007.

[citation needed] ExpressJet later announced its intention to operate the 69 aircraft independently, at increased lease rates.

By 2008 however, ExpressJet then decided to end all of its independent flying and operate all flights once again as a Continental Express carrier until November 30, 2011.

The Continental Express brand, through its various regional and commuter airline partners, operated a variety of twinjet aircraft over the years including the following types: The Continental Express brand, through its various regional and commuter airline partners, operated a variety of twin turboprop aircraft over the years including the following types: