Bidding a sad farewell...Skybus

It was a nice treat while it lasted, and allowed us to take a few vacations we otherwise wouldn't (Outer Banks last summer, California Adventure, and most recently, New Orleans and Biloxi). I am fortunate to be home from spring break, while others are not so lucky. There are many, many stranded, trying to find much more expensive ways home. My friend Molly was on the last flight home last night.

My heart goes out to the 450 who lost their jobs, and the cities that had invested in Skybus for it's future success in our community and many others.

Skybus Announcement
Skybus Airlines will cease all operations effective Saturday, April 5.Skybus struggled to overcome the combination of rising jet fuel costs and a slowing economic environment. These two issues proved to be insurmountable for a new carrier.We deeply regret the impact this decision will have on our employees and their families, customers, vendors, suppliers, airport officials and others in the cities in which we have operated. Our financial condition is such that our Board of Directors felt it had no choice but to cease operations.Passengers holding reservations for Skybus flights scheduled to depart on or after Saturday, April 5, 2008 should contact their credit card companies to arrange to apply for a refund. More information for customers and others will be made available on the Skybus web site (www.skybus.com) as it becomes available.All flights for Friday, April 4 will be completed. Passengers holding reservations on flights for Friday, April 4 should check in for their flight at a Skybus kiosk at the airport instead of the Skybus website.