Skybus Toast

[deadstick]

I don't think high oil prices or the economy had much to do with them going away it was SkyWest taking over the flying.

We'll that was the excuse DR used in the crew room on January 16th.

 

[Propsync]

Now didn't Skyway just have their flying taken by SkyWest? I don't think high oil prices or the economy had much to do with them going away it was SkyWest taking over the flying. I wouldn't include them on this list of casualties due to high oil and the economy.

It was mostly due to lack of money to get the aircraft to keep the flying in-house. Bad management. Midwest should have gone with the Dash years ago, things would have been different. Too bad it was a sin to buy props back then...

Still, it's another 200 pilots.

 

[Hair-on-Fire]

http://www.dispatch.com/

It's hit the news

 

[PCL_128]

Hallelujah!!!!!

 

[olympus593]

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http://www.dispatch.com/live/content...ss/stories/2008/04/04/skybust.html
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[FADEC]

Skybus

Any source? I hope you're right, but I'm doubtful. Just seems too easy and quick.

Even if you don't agree with the skybus concept how can you cheer for their demise. More unemployed pilots. Shame on you!!!!

 

[PCL_128]

Even if you don't agree with the skybus concept how can you cheer for their demise. More unemployed pilots. Shame on you!!!!

Simple:

Captain - $65k/yr
FO - $30k/hr

 

[400ADude]

Hallelujah!!!!!

That speaks volumes dude. Don't be a d!ck, seriously.

 

[LARRY H. JUNIOR]

State of Ohio gets SCREWED again.

 

[PlaneDrvr]

Finally, an airline 'closing' that is actually GOOD NEWS. Glad they are gone, and to think they didn't even last a year.

And, to the post above, sorry, but don't feel bad for the pilots; as they got what they deserved in taking the job in the first place. They were just 'oportuntists' (sp), taking a "Big Jet job" for NO MONEY, trying to get ahead at the expense of others in the industry. A year ago when they were hired, there were other, better jobs out there to be had, with better companies, if they really had the experience to get a Big Jet job.

Again, Glad they are gone.

For what its worth.

DA

 

[PCL_128]

That speaks volumes dude. Don't be a d!ck, seriously.

The pilots are getting exactly what they deserve.

 

[Pogue Mahone]

Hallelujah!!!!!

You are in desperate need of professional help. Pathetic little man.

 

[Beefy Botham]

There's a fat lady singing outside the Golden Coral in Columbus.

 

[PCL_128]

You are in desperate need of professional help. Pathetic little man.

So you like someone doing your job for a third of what you do it for?

 

[400ADude]

The pilots are getting exactly what they deserve.

You can think things and say things at the bar or your house but sometimes its best left to keep your thoughts to yourself.