FlyUSCG From United States, joined Jun 2006, 656 posts, RR: 0 Reply 3, posted (4 months 3 weeks 6 days 8 hours ago) and read 24532 times:
This is basically a duplicate thread (and will likely be deleted) and you both don't have any sources to confirm it. I'm not saying they won't, but hard proof would be nice.
JetBlueJackets From United States, joined Oct 2007, 160 posts, RR: 0 Reply 7, posted (4 months 3 weeks 6 days 8 hours ago) and read 24456 times:
they are making you get your own refund thru the credit card companies if you were booked on them after tonight. Classy to start, classy going out...any SX employees on here....my sincere condolences go out to you for having to put up with your flawed leadership and business strategy.....just remember, things happen for a reason
Me too, these thread are getting depressing.... although I'm guessing some might see this one as joyful. (I'm talking about the airline concept, not people losing jobs... nobody likes that)
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Rojo From Spain, joined Sep 2000, 2125 posts, RR: 10 Reply 10, posted (4 months 3 weeks 6 days 8 hours ago) and read 24287 times:
What can I say... too many bad news for the US airline industry this week!!!
For me, it will be sad to see a big whole in CMH just like when HP closed its hub... and it will be more difficult to find good fares on the NYC-CMH route. If only Jetblue could have stayed longer at CMH...
Mke717spotter From United States, joined Dec 2005, 1061 posts, RR: 2 Reply 12, posted (4 months 3 weeks 6 days 8 hours ago) and read 24197 times:
Wow...was not expecting it to come this quickly...I was planning on doing a daytrip CMH-MKE later on, guess that ain't happenin. How long were they actually flying planes? Half a year?
NY-JFK-LGA From United States, joined Jan 2000, 348 posts, RR: 2 Reply 13, posted (4 months 3 weeks 6 days 7 hours ago) and read 24196 times:
This is truly scary, I'm deeply saddened by all of this that's going on. My heart goes out to each and every one of those thousands of employees of these carriers.
Mptpa From United States, joined Feb 2006, 415 posts, RR: 0 Reply 14, posted (4 months 3 weeks 6 days 7 hours ago) and read 24196 times:
I agree. Too many carriers chasing after the same people with promises of low fare, however, the cost basis does not allow for them to make money. Also, the capital market is dead to get more infusion of funds, unlike the legacy carriers who has better cash position, plus can balance their act with international flights.
Next to go:
- Champion Air
- Sun Country
- Frontier
- Allegiant
- perhaps even some feeder carriers
- Spirit - being smart to spread their wings south into the Caribbean...
- Anyone else I missed?
I also think NWA DAL merger will pass through within the next 2 months (just my opinion; no hard sources so do not flame me).
727LOVER From United States, joined Oct 2001, 4300 posts, RR: 14 Reply 15, posted (4 months 3 weeks 6 days 7 hours ago) and read 24197 times:
Quoting Nkops (Reply 11): although I'm guessing some might see this one as joyful. (I'm talking about the airline concept, not people losing jobs... nobody likes that)
You never know with people on A.NET !
So now, which airports are the big losers? And what about Airbus?
Luv2fly From United States, joined May 2003, 10065 posts, RR: 52 Reply 16, posted (4 months 3 weeks 6 days 7 hours ago) and read 24126 times:
Quoting Nkops (Reply 11): Quoting Jetblueguy22 (Reply 5):
Hope this is the last one to close.
Me too, these thread are getting depressing.... although I'm guessing some might see this one as joyful. (I'm talking about the airline concept, not people losing jobs... nobody likes that)
Well to be honest since the did not even make it a year the impact will be far less then carriers such as TZ and AQ.
Unfortunate for the families affected by this... but this is what the industry finally needs. Shedding of airlines like Skybus who artificially keep fares low by charging unrealistic fares.
Abrelosojos From Venezuela, joined May 2005, 2502 posts, RR: 14 Reply 18, posted (4 months 3 weeks 6 days 7 hours ago) and read 24129 times:
Quoting DALMD88 (Reply 9): The story is in the columbus dispatch. feel sorry for the employees, but I'm glad this stupid concept of an airline is gone.
= Yes. Link posted above.
Quoting JetBlueJackets (Reply 8): they are making you get your own refund thru the credit card companies if you were booked on them after tonight. Classy to start, classy going out...any SX employees on here....my sincere condolences go out to you for having to put up with your flawed leadership and business strategy.....just remember, things happen for a reason
= You know. I actually do admire the concept of Skybus and their brave venture in a difficult market environment. For all its detractors, it tried to provide something new and I enjoyed their service. Before you cheer on, don't be too certain on the performance of many carriers who are rarely discussed as "closing" material on A.Net. I would not be surprised if B6 goes into some financial difficulty (without LH help) very soon. Take a look at their 10K filing and do a quick analysis of its balance sheet. Some of their liquidity ratios (cash, current, quick, dirty) are dangerously low.
Additionally, the way they went out with requesting passengers to seek compensation through their credit card company is no different than most other airlines. Don't just hate for the sake of hating.
MAH4546 From Sweden, joined Jan 2001, 22303 posts, RR: 64 Reply 19, posted (4 months 3 weeks 6 days 7 hours ago) and read 24135 times:
Quoting Rojo (Reply 13): For me, it will be sad to see a big whole in CMH just like when HP closed its hub... and it will be more difficult to find good fares on the NYC-CMH route.
It might be difficult, but not because of Skybus. Airlines - with the exception of Southwest in a handful of markets a few times - didn't take Skybus seriously and didn't fare match.
Quoting Mke717spotter (Reply 17): How long were they actually flying planes? Half a year?
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All I can think about is "Another One Bites the Dust" by Queen. Hope this is the last one to close.
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