I do, but your opinion is almost the same as mine. You're relying on Skybus for family visits you can cancel if Skybus goes bust and you have a place to crash if you have to extend your stay.
You're making backup reservations for your vacation.
I'd consider Skybus, if they had an airport near me, under the same circumstances you're using them. I don't think Skybus will be around the end of the year but there isn't any reason you shouldn't try to grab a couple of cheap family visits before they go under.
I wouldn't drive 5 hours to get to a Skybus airport.
My comments are directed to other posters who are relying on Skybus for their family vacation but have no plan "B". The posters who don't understand the real risks of Skybus. The posters who think Skybus can be profitable because they charge for soda and baggage. Posters that may be forgoing discounted fares (with other airlines) that might not be available later.
I don't think any of the ATA passengers had $10 fares. At least some of the passengers may have been able to get a flight for a price somewhat in line with what they were budgeting. A couple of airlines are accomodating ATA passengers for $100 (standby).
The issue isn't just Skybus. I think passengers who are relying on airlines like Allegiant and USA3000 may have similar issues. Those airlines are constantely evaluating what routes to cancel. Routes to the Orlando area, which are filled with passengers who book deeply discounted seats, are prime routes to be dropped.
You're making backup reservations for your vacation.
I'd consider Skybus, if they had an airport near me, under the same circumstances you're using them. I don't think Skybus will be around the end of the year but there isn't any reason you shouldn't try to grab a couple of cheap family visits before they go under.
I wouldn't drive 5 hours to get to a Skybus airport.
My comments are directed to other posters who are relying on Skybus for their family vacation but have no plan "B". The posters who don't understand the real risks of Skybus. The posters who think Skybus can be profitable because they charge for soda and baggage. Posters that may be forgoing discounted fares (with other airlines) that might not be available later.
I don't think any of the ATA passengers had $10 fares. At least some of the passengers may have been able to get a flight for a price somewhat in line with what they were budgeting. A couple of airlines are accomodating ATA passengers for $100 (standby).
The issue isn't just Skybus. I think passengers who are relying on airlines like Allegiant and USA3000 may have similar issues. Those airlines are constantely evaluating what routes to cancel. Routes to the Orlando area, which are filled with passengers who book deeply discounted seats, are prime routes to be dropped.
I appreciate your opinions, just give me equal time to express mine!!!