That’s the headline from The Columbus Dispatch of Ohio, which writes Skybus might “at least temporarily” discontinue “three of its five West Coast flights in the spring when it puts a new batch of tickets up for sale for March…
After generating nationwide buzz with its $10 cross-country fares, ultra low-cost carrier Skybus is apparently ready to test its formula on international flights. The Columbus, Ohio-based carrier has applied to the Department of Transportation for the permission to begin flights…
Irish discounter Ryanair reported a record profit of $542 million for its 2006 fiscal year, which ended March 31. Despite the big profit, Ryanair’s outspoken CEO Michael O’Leary cautioned for 2007. Forward bookings and yields continue to be soft and…
Could there be a fare war brewing between discount-giant Southwest and fledgling ultra-low-cost carrier Skybus? Skybus’ headquarters and base of Columbus, Ohio, is one of two destinations featured prominently this morning (along with Detroit) as part of Southwest’s Ding! fares….
Ultra-low-cost carrier Skybus announced its first expansion Wednesday, a move that comes just more than a week since the Columbus-based carrier made its first flight. Flights to San Diego and Springfield, Mass., will begin July 16, while flights to St….
Skybus began flying May 22 and — so far — has received mostly positive reviews by customers interviewed by the press. But The Columbus Dispatch writes that the ultra-low-cost carrier has encountered some turbulence in its first week. Skybus President…
The Richmond Times-Dispatch said on its website Wednesday that Skybus’ inaugural Richmond flight pushed back about 30 minutes late, apparently due to some late arrivals and opening day operating kinks with a contract ground crew. But Richmond airport spokesman Troy…
Could Skybus already be close to announcing its next destination? The St. Augustine (Fla.) Record writes that Jacksonville-area residents could get a new, cheaper way to get out of town beginning July 1 with fares starting at $10. St. Augustine…
That’s the headline from a story by ABC News reporter Scott Mayerowitz — an article that several Today in the Sky readers have called out as one of the best yet on start-up carrier Skybus. Mayerowitz hopped aboard one of…
Ultra-low-cost carrier Skybus took to the sky yesterday. We’ve got a full airplane today, and we have a lot of full airplanes all through May, June and July, The Columbus Dispatch quotes Skybus CEO Bill Diffenderffer as saying prior to…