Apr. 6, 2008 - Bye Bye Skybus

Did you ever fly Skybus?  I did not.

I knew I had written about it when it opened (it must be on ColumbusBestBlog.com

I mentioned it here:

Feb. 24, 2006 - Planes, Trains and Automobiles (on this blog back when it was called Columbus Best Blog) says:

 "The top story in today's Columbus Dispatch Business section had news of a new LCC, Skybus Airlines, moving closer to starting up operations. The new airline has gained financing from several well-known organizations in the Columbus area, such as the Dispatch's owners, Wolfe Enterprises."

"The airline is shooting for a Fall 2006 date for their first flight. They plan to serve new destinations that are not currently served non-stop from Columbus. It is mentioned in the article, west coast cities are a high priority for Skybus."

" Analysts are skeptical about starting a brand new carrier in the current state of the airline industry."

Of course the airline lasted only 10 months.. closing on April 5, 2008.  I am sad for the 450 employees who lost their jobs. 

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