Comments on: Is this a bus you want to ride? Zero-frills airline Skybus launches today with $10 tickets

By: Ange Culler

Ange Culler — Thu, 10 Jan 2008 05:03:12 +0000

Being Buckeyes (that’s what we dumb Ohio hicks call ourselves)transplanted to northern California, we were thrilled to see a cheap airline that flies directly from here to there. We were able to fly our kids “home” to visit and bring their grandmother back with them and then send her back for less than $700.00. We didn’t have to worry about our kids trying to negotiate a layover or plane change. Also, when my grandfather was ill in November, I was able to fly home to be with him for less than $300.00. The flight crew was as polite, helpful and well-trained as any I have seen on flights with American, Delta, or United. They were certainly more friendly…they must be from Ohio..
The flight from Oakland to Columbus is probably about the longest flight time and it is a less than 5 hour flight. Suggesting that people read a book for entertainment, I’ll admit, is way out of line. They must be out of their minds to think that Americans actually know how/where to acquire such an antiquated form of “entertainment.”
I am thrilled to have this airline available for visiting my family and bringing them to visit me. We are all perfectly capable of entertaining ourselves for less than five hours and none of us have a mother earth need to always have a $5.00 cup of coffee in our hands. Perhaps those of you who can’t do without your Starbucks for those very few hours should consider a support group or detox program.
As far as all roads leading to Columbus, we should be so lucky. I’ll admit that February and August aren’t the best, but Columbus is a beautiful city and if you are lucky enough to go there, I highly recommend you check it out.
My only problem is, I have yet to catch any of the $10.00 fares. Does anyone know if there is a special time that they are posted? I would appreciate any suggestions.

By: Ryan

Ryan — Wed, 26 Dec 2007 22:30:30 +0000

They got the ‘bus’ thing in the name right. Air travel used to be a big deal. Now it is not unlike the loser cruiser (Public Transit) found in any major city.

You wouldn’t expect in bus entertainment, or a pillow etc on public transit…. would you?

Many buses that are suburbs bound take over an hour to get there…. yet on a plane ride we expect this stuff…planes are just loser cruisers with wings.

ps. the thing I like best about these folks is the 25 minute turnaround they can achieve by using these smaller airports.

By: Spency McClure

Spency McClure — Tue, 18 Dec 2007 17:13:34 +0000

I have friends who were thrilled with the service and price they received from Sky Bus. I can’t wait to try it myself.

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Skybus on your horizon? » Upgrade: Travel Better — Mon, 01 Oct 2007 03:36:56 +0000

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By: Rich

Rich — Mon, 02 Jul 2007 03:37:24 +0000

$10 for priority boarding is misleading. Skybus has #1. priority, then #2 and then #3, supposedly this is the advertised order that you board. WRONG!!!!! #1 All handicaped persons.(OK)
#2 ALL families with small children (no extra charge) #3. Now your $10 actually gets you into 3rd class, then #2 and #3 become #4 and #5. If you want “priority” boarding borrow one of those screaming kids running around, it’ll save you $10. Trust me, I’ve flown Skybus. The only thing missing is the Chinese, for an actual Chinese fire drill!!!!!!!!

By: intheairallthetime

intheairallthetime — Sat, 28 Apr 2007 18:38:22 +0000

Ryan Air has a similar model and FYI, they are are most profitable airline in the world… Perhaps you yanks can learn from them as the service you are getting from UA or AA is about as crap as it gets… Why not pay what is probably is worth?

Can you beat 1 pence for London to Berlin?

Granted I agree that they are on the low side of “on the cheap” but this type of business model works if you do it right. There are enough Euro cases to prove it.

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Fri, 27 Apr 2007 02:57:43 +0000

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By: Rob Young

Rob Young — Wed, 25 Apr 2007 19:40:56 +0000

Interesting responses. Last time I looked, nobody was being forced to flew with this crew, so they’ll probably not be too worried by the good natured ranting here.
It’s a model that has worked so well for Ryanair in Ireland that (from memory) their market cap is more than BA (and they are worried about cutting Branson from a movie?!?!).
Competition for Gold Card carriers it isn’t (and was never intended to be I suspect)but – as has been shown by the HUGE increase in budget travel in Europe – there is money to be made but carrier LOTS of people at low margin and charging folks for everything ‘extra’.
You ‘pays your money and takes your choice’ folks…

By: John Denune

John Denune — Wed, 25 Apr 2007 17:07:54 +0000

I just booked, and gave them my credit card, and expected a confirmation page or email, but have not received it- now over an hour ago. I guess I will have to call my credit card company.

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Wed, 25 Apr 2007 14:31:35 +0000

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