Local Entrepreneurial News
We’ve heard rumors over the past year that Skybus-founder John Weikle has been shopping his low-cost airfare concept around to different Ohio cities. Dayton, Cincinnati, and Springfield were all previously mentioned, but the official news announced today includes none of… [Read More]
The Dispatch wrote Discount carrier AirTran coming to Port Columbus Wednesday, August 20, 2008 BY MARLA MATZER ROSE Local travelers still stinging from Skybus Airlines’ demise are expected to get a welcome piece of news today, as discount carrier AirTran… [Read More]
LifeEpicurean.com wrote The Happy Side of Sad: One Man’s Experience With the Skybus Tuesday, July 30th, 2008 By Chris Spinato Gideon Feit, 21, has every reason to be sore about what’s happened to him. After taking a job with… [Read More]
news-record.com wrote Skybus founder wants to get it flying again TUESDAY, APR. 8, 2008 The founder of Skybus Airlines is working on a plan to revive the bankrupt carrier. John Weikle said Monday night from Dayton, Ohio, that he had… [Read More]
The Dispatch wrote Midwest Connect, Delta drop flights from Columbus; Skybus was factor, they say Monday, February 18, 2008 BY MARLA MATZER ROSE Two airlines have trimmed service at Port Columbus, and both say Skybus Airlines played a role in… [Read More]
Flying Coach wrote Skybus International: Don’t Hold Your Breath Posted by Marla Matzer Rose on January 22, 2008 Those hoping for $10 flights to the Bahamas and Mexico on Skybus this summer are out of luck. Skybus Airlines applied last… [Read More]
Skybus Email wrote Announcing new nonstops to New York/Stewart (SWF). Tickets on sale now. Two flights daily from Columbus, OH, starting January 6, 2008. Two flights daily from Greensboro**, NC, starting February 25, 2008. New York/Stewart (SWF) is located just… [Read More]
The Columbus Dispatch wrote Chicago, New York on Skybus’ radar Friday, October 26, 2007 By Marla Matzer Rose Having cut most of its West Coast flights, Skybus Airlines is now looking to add shorter, more-profitable flights. Niagara Falls, N.Y., Gary,… [Read More]
USAToday wrote Skybus applies for international flights By Ben Mutzabaugh Jun 27, 2007 After generating nationwide buzz with its $10 cross-country fares, ultra low-cost carrier Skybus is apparently ready to test its formula on international flights. The Columbus, Ohio-based carrier… [Read More]
The Columbus Dispatch wrote Southwest stepping up with $15 fare Tuesday, June 5, 2007 By Marla Matzer Rose Is Southwest Airlines targeting hometown upstart Skybus? Southwest representatives said that one-day promotional fares yesterday as low as $15 one way were… [Read More]
The general reaction so far to Skybus has been a pretty postive one here in Columbus. But is the buzz just as strong in the eight destination cities? Is anyone excited about cheap airfare going to Columbus, or are we… [Read More]
Launched in August 2010, TheMetropreneur.com is a local online resource devoted to small business development and entrepreneurship. Its aim is to tell the stories of Central Ohio’s business community, foster regional economic development and assist entrepreneurs with its resource-heavy focus. Click here to visit TheMetropreneur.com.
RSS
Twitter
Facebook
YouTube
Comments