Comments on: Skybus Shutdown Completes This Week’s Hat Trick http://crankyflier.com/2008/04/05/skybus-shutdown-completes-this-weeks-hat-trick/ Thu, 24 May 2012 09:10:39 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 By: Thyromine http://crankyflier.com/2008/04/05/skybus-shutdown-completes-this-weeks-hat-trick/comment-page-2/#comment-351541 Thyromine Tue, 07 Feb 2012 13:13:42 +0000 http://crankyflier.com/2008/04/05/skybus-shutdown-completes-this-weeks-hat-trick/#comment-351541 Oh yeah, Skybus had plenty of hidden charges. However I think their biggest problem was Skybus hubs (CMH and GSO) did not provide connection opportunities for passengers. Skybus highly discouraged connections; as such, passengers wishing to interchange at hubs would have to move bags between flights (on their own) as bags could not be checked on a multi-segment itinerary. Oh yeah, Skybus had plenty of hidden charges. However I think their biggest problem was Skybus hubs (CMH and GSO) did not provide connection opportunities for passengers. Skybus highly discouraged connections; as such, passengers wishing to interchange at hubs would have to move bags between flights (on their own) as bags could not be checked on a multi-segment itinerary.

]]> By: Steven http://crankyflier.com/2008/04/05/skybus-shutdown-completes-this-weeks-hat-trick/comment-page-2/#comment-216259 Steven Sat, 25 Jun 2011 15:57:11 +0000 http://crankyflier.com/2008/04/05/skybus-shutdown-completes-this-weeks-hat-trick/#comment-216259 Did anyone hear about a new skybus they are starting up for flights in the pacific northwest? Did anyone hear about a new skybus they are starting up for flights in the pacific northwest?

]]> By: juries http://crankyflier.com/2008/04/05/skybus-shutdown-completes-this-weeks-hat-trick/comment-page-2/#comment-213751 juries Mon, 20 Jun 2011 03:56:47 +0000 http://crankyflier.com/2008/04/05/skybus-shutdown-completes-this-weeks-hat-trick/#comment-213751 Yeah right! I'm crossing my fingers to see the airllines fly again. Years had passed but we'll never know they'll soon make it to the skies. Yeah right! I’m crossing my fingers to see the airllines fly again. Years had passed but we’ll never know they’ll soon make it to the skies.

]]> By: Walkfit http://crankyflier.com/2008/04/05/skybus-shutdown-completes-this-weeks-hat-trick/comment-page-2/#comment-210485 Walkfit Tue, 14 Jun 2011 13:38:57 +0000 http://crankyflier.com/2008/04/05/skybus-shutdown-completes-this-weeks-hat-trick/#comment-210485 Skybus' business model followed that of low cost European airline Ryanair. Being well aware of how Ryanair operate I wonder if Skybus also included hidded charges etc... in order to bump up the price of your ticket. There was even talk of people being charged to use the restroom on Ryanair flights. Unless skybus were also using these tactics it is difficult to make a profit. Skybus’ business model followed that of low cost European airline Ryanair. Being well aware of how Ryanair operate I wonder if Skybus also included hidded charges etc… in order to bump up the price of your ticket. There was even talk of people being charged to use the restroom on Ryanair flights. Unless skybus were also using these tactics it is difficult to make a profit.

]]> By: Bob Diamond http://crankyflier.com/2008/04/05/skybus-shutdown-completes-this-weeks-hat-trick/comment-page-2/#comment-204873 Bob Diamond Fri, 03 Jun 2011 13:21:35 +0000 http://crankyflier.com/2008/04/05/skybus-shutdown-completes-this-weeks-hat-trick/#comment-204873 Whatever happened to flysoften's efforts? Did anyone send you an email? Am sure there were several who wanted to see the airline fly high again... Whatever happened to flysoften’s efforts? Did anyone send you an email? Am sure there were several who wanted to see the airline fly high again…

]]> By: Chad http://crankyflier.com/2008/04/05/skybus-shutdown-completes-this-weeks-hat-trick/comment-page-2/#comment-69792 Chad Mon, 19 Jan 2009 22:02:59 +0000 http://crankyflier.com/2008/04/05/skybus-shutdown-completes-this-weeks-hat-trick/#comment-69792 Hi everybody my name is chad and im a native of youngstown ohio and im looking at sky bus to buy the franchise and bring it to the youngstown warren regional airport making it the airlines hub. I don't know if you all are familier with the boeing 787 dreamliners but we are purchasing 10 of them and putting them into service with skybus, all major destinations will be $175 round trip or less with not extra fees except for Tax. All airline crew will be hand selected and picked by me so i know my flyers have the best service available. This plan is just in the planning stages and we want to make sure we have a solid business plan from the ground up to keep this airline the go to company for flights. Some of the destinations will be Las Vegas, myrtle beach, Orlando, Atlanta, Huston, Hawaii, Miami, Cancun, Punta Cana, and last but not limited to Denver. We are looking at other possible destinations across the U.S. so please give me your input capools08@aim.com thank you have a nice day. Hi everybody my name is chad and im a native of youngstown ohio and im looking at sky bus to buy the franchise and bring it to the youngstown warren regional airport making it the airlines hub. I don’t know if you all are familier with the boeing 787 dreamliners but we are purchasing 10 of them and putting them into service with skybus, all major destinations will be $175 round trip or less with not extra fees except for Tax. All airline crew will be hand selected and picked by me so i know my flyers have the best service available. This plan is just in the planning stages and we want to make sure we have a solid business plan from the ground up to keep this airline the go to company for flights. Some of the destinations will be Las Vegas, myrtle beach, Orlando, Atlanta, Huston, Hawaii, Miami, Cancun, Punta Cana, and last but not limited to Denver. We are looking at other possible destinations across the U.S. so please give me your input capools08@aim.com thank you have a nice day.

]]> By: backoftheskybus http://crankyflier.com/2008/04/05/skybus-shutdown-completes-this-weeks-hat-trick/comment-page-2/#comment-40018 backoftheskybus Tue, 29 Apr 2008 03:18:07 +0000 http://crankyflier.com/2008/04/05/skybus-shutdown-completes-this-weeks-hat-trick/#comment-40018 Skybus Airline ceased operations on April 05, 2008 after ten months of service. In an effort to keep the Skybus story of those who worked there alive and let every one know what really happened I have created the Bring Back the Bus blog. Any one with a story is welcome to send it in. I will try to post as many as I can. Skybus Airline ceased operations on April 05, 2008 after ten months of service. In an effort to keep the Skybus story of those who worked there alive and let every one know what really happened I have created the Bring Back the Bus blog. Any one with a story is welcome to send it in. I will try to post as many as I can.

]]> By: Jason http://crankyflier.com/2008/04/05/skybus-shutdown-completes-this-weeks-hat-trick/comment-page-2/#comment-39104 Jason Tue, 22 Apr 2008 19:03:10 +0000 http://crankyflier.com/2008/04/05/skybus-shutdown-completes-this-weeks-hat-trick/#comment-39104 If indeed the former CEO chose his own cities, there probably would not have been service to Chicopee, Milwaukee, Chattanooga, Punta Gorda (though it was popular). I just wish Southwest would jump in and save the sinking ship known as CMH air service. WN could make FLL, MCI, RSW work for sure. They could probably even get MSY to work. But they seem focused on expanding DEN right now. They seem to be the only city getting new flights lately. It probably won't be long before CMH only sees flights to major hubs and thats it. If indeed the former CEO chose his own cities, there probably would not have been service to Chicopee, Milwaukee, Chattanooga, Punta Gorda (though it was popular).

I just wish Southwest would jump in and save the sinking ship known as CMH air service. WN could make FLL, MCI, RSW work for sure. They could probably even get MSY to work. But they seem focused on expanding DEN right now. They seem to be the only city getting new flights lately. It probably won’t be long before CMH only sees flights to major hubs and thats it.

]]> By: Virginia http://crankyflier.com/2008/04/05/skybus-shutdown-completes-this-weeks-hat-trick/comment-page-2/#comment-38905 Virginia Tue, 22 Apr 2008 00:13:19 +0000 http://crankyflier.com/2008/04/05/skybus-shutdown-completes-this-weeks-hat-trick/#comment-38905 I am in favor of saving Skybus. If John Wiekle was CEO I would have faith in them again.. Our first few flights on Skybus were great. Even got to destination a little early. Are last flight was terrible. They cancelled out Sun. evening flight from Newburgh and never gave a reason. I think it was probably because the Monday morning flight was not filled so they but us on that flight. I lost a 1/2 day work and pay because of it. I am in favor of saving Skybus. If John Wiekle was CEO I would have faith in them again.. Our first few flights on Skybus were great. Even got to destination a little early. Are last flight was terrible. They cancelled out Sun. evening flight from Newburgh and never gave a reason. I think it was probably because the Monday morning flight was not filled so they but us on that flight. I lost a 1/2 day work and pay because of it.

]]> By: flysoften http://crankyflier.com/2008/04/05/skybus-shutdown-completes-this-weeks-hat-trick/comment-page-2/#comment-38845 flysoften Mon, 21 Apr 2008 16:32:27 +0000 http://crankyflier.com/2008/04/05/skybus-shutdown-completes-this-weeks-hat-trick/#comment-38845 One final thing, if you are in favor of saving Skybus, please send your e-mail to savethebus@aol.com One final thing, if you are in favor of saving Skybus, please send your e-mail to savethebus@aol.com

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