Year 2006:Skybus has placed a firm order with Airbus for 65 A319. The contract represents one of the largest single orders ever by a US carrier.
The low cost carrier is making rock bottom-priced fares its main selling point in the battle for passenger numbers.
Skybus airport strategy is based on a very broad concept of catchment areas by assuming that people will drive considerable distances to get to an airport with its low-fare service.
Year2008:
The airline ceased operation on April 4th, 2008.
The airline cited high fuel costs as a major driver of its decision to shut-down operations.
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