Anonymous (172.16.1.x) 1207768570|%e %b %Y, %H:%M %Z|agohover
i know i'm a few days late here, fellow anonymous, but greensboro has u.s. airways, delta, united, continental, and nwa. all of these are major airlines. yeah, you're going to pay out the nose and you'll have a layover somewhere else, but you're not stuck in the yukon.
Anonymous (65.91.114.x) 1207615355|%e %b %Y, %H:%M %Z|agohover
Hm, Southwest is number one for domestic flights! (see http://www.southwest.com/swamedia/factsheet.html )
Skybus had less than a handful of planes…
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This is an exerpt from the American Society of Travel Agents (ASTA) Newsletter regarding Skybus Airlines:
Skybus Airlines Ceases Operations, JetBlue and US Airways Offer Standby FaresColumbus, Ohio-based Skybus Airlines has ceased operations effective April 5, 2008. Ticket holders who paid by credit card should contact their credit card company. Future bankruptcy updates will be provided at www.skybus.com. JetBlue will offer affected Skybus customers a special $50 one-way standby fare. This fare will be honored for any JetBlue destination within 100 miles of the original Skybus destination. Skybus customers must call JetBlue Reservations at 800-JETBLUE (800-538-2583) to list as standby customers and must show proof of Skybus purchase at the airport upon check in. All travel must be completed by April 13, 2008. Details can be found on JetBlue's Web site. US Airways will also offer a $50 standby fare for travelers who were scheduled to fly on Skybus to/from Columbus, Ohio and Greensboro, NC. The $50 fee applies per non-stop leg and does not include applicable taxes and fees. See USAirways.com for more information.
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The Florida Times-Union would like to speak with people who have flown or had plans to fly with Skybus Airlines from St. Augustine before the airline shut down over the weekend.
Those interested in sharing stories can call reporter David Hunt at (904) 359-4025 or email to moc.ellivnoskcaj|tnuh.divad#moc.ellivnoskcaj|tnuh.divad.
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The 450 Skybus employees — pilots, flight attendants and ground staff — are suddenly out of work, with virtually no notice. Some even reported to work only to find that they were out of a job.
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Yes. JetBlue is offering Skybus customers a standby fare of $50 for one-way travel, honored for any JetBlue destination within 100 miles of the original Skybus destination. JetBlue, however, doesn’t directly serve all former Skybus destinations, including Port Columbus.
US Airways said it will accept tickets for standby travel from Skybus passengers for $50 per person per nonstop segment, plus any applicable taxes and fees.
Southwest Airlines offered to fly stranded Skybus passengers at no charge to Jacksonville, Fla.; Manchester, N.H.; Norfolk, Va.; Providence, R.I.; Fort Myers, Fla.; or Raleigh-Durham, N.C., spokesman Chris Mainz said. Other markets might be accommodated on an individual basis, he said.
Passengers have to present their Skybus itinerary. He expects the offer to last through the weekend.
“We haven’t done it exactly like this in the past. But we do look at things on a case by case basis,” Mainz said.
Sunday, April 6, 2008 3:59 AM - COLUMBUS DISPATCH
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You’re out of luck. Having bought Skybus travel insurance — even the improved version offered starting March 5 — won’t help, either.
AIG TravelGuard, the insurer, said it will offer free rebooking — normally a $25 cost — for any Skybus customer, even those without insurance. That’s the extent of the help TravelGuard can provide, said Becky Edwards, assistant manager of its call center.
Skybus insurance policies covered flights missed because of problems such as an illness, inclement weather and, later, airline-caused delays and cancellations, she said. But Skybus did not include “default” — going out of business — as one of the circumstances covered by the insurance, she said.
Skybus ticket holders who paid for travel insurance and had not started their trip when the airline folded can apply for a refund of their insurance premium. Information on how to do that can be found at www.travelguard.com/skybus. The company’s toll-free number is 1-800-826-4919.
Sunday, April 6, 2008 3:59 AM - COLUMBUS DISPATCH
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If you paid with a credit card or debit card, contact the card issuer by calling the toll-free number on the back of the card. Follow the prompts to speak with someone and then ask to file a dispute.
Expect to receive provisional credit to your account for the disputed amount in seven to 10 business days, one U.S. Bank branch co-manager said. During a 30- to 45-day period after the initial contact, the bank will research the problem on behalf of the customer. The co-manager noted that it’s important that customers complete the paperwork that will be sent to them. Customers risk having the provisional credit withdrawn if the dispute documentation isn’t completed.
Sunday, April 6, 2008 3:59 AM - COLUMBUS DISPATCH
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Anonymous (152.2.40.x) 1207594183|%e %b %Y, %H:%M %Z|agohover
We almost got stuck, but we managed to book with Continental. We paid 500% more for the ticket, but we got there on time and without any problems.
Most new startup airlines seem to have problems. I say fly the established airlines like Continental, American, Lufthansa, etc. Stay the hell away from bargain airlines like Southwest.
Anonymous (71.87.158.x) 1207446843|%e %b %Y, %H:%M %Z|agohover
This totally sucks. I was able to fly to Columbus from California for like $15 bucks. I hope another airline takes it's place! We need more cheap tickets!
Anonymous (71.87.158.x) 1207446635|%e %b %Y, %H:%M %Z|agohover
My in-law's flight was canceled suddenly several weeks ago by Skybus. We should have known then that they were having problems. But we did love those cheap flights!
I guess you can't expect much when you get the ticket for $20. Oh well…
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Anyone know if this will this be covered by travel insurance? I guess it may not be worth it for $70 bucks. But will they cover my hotel?
Anonymous (65.173.94.x) 1207405309|%e %b %Y, %H:%M %Z|agohover
Ok…so now I am stuck in Greensboro, North Carolina. This airport doesn't have any major airlines and the nearest airport is Raleigh or Charlotte. I was supposed to fly back to Columbus, OH today, but their are no flights today…Grrrrr.
