All Skybus Content

• ExpressJet Will Stop Flying on September 2
  April 10, 2009 3:51 pm
  With the carrier's demise, consumers will lose another low-fare option. And members of the ExpressJet mileage program will lose their points. read more
• Silverjet, Mesa Air face uphill climb
  June 26, 2008 5:09 pm
  In a troubled industry, these airlines are particularly vulnerable. Travelers can hope for the best, but should be prepared for the worst. read more
• Southwest uses jets to guarantee $600 million loan
  June 26, 2008 5:09 pm
  Borrowing big bucks can signal big problems. But in this case, it's a sign of strength. Really! read more
• Should You Buy Travel Insurance To Avoid Cancellation Issues?
  June 26, 2008 5:09 pm
  The last few weeks have seen unparalleled meltdowns in airline service. With this in mind, Ed Perkins details what is, and isn't covered, by the various types of travel insurance. read more
• Skybus ceases operations
  June 26, 2008 5:09 pm
  Skybus is the third airline in a week to cease operations, following Aloha and ATA. Several airlines have stepped up to help stranded passengers, including JetBlue and US Airways. read more
• New and expanded U.S. hubs offer more choices
  June 26, 2008 5:09 pm
  Recently, a few low-cost carriers have introduced new hubs, connecting more cities with more destinations than ever before. read more
• Prepare for the low-cost airline sales pitch
  June 26, 2008 5:09 pm
  Get ready for a constant stream of sales pitches if you fly ultra-low-cost carrier Skybus. The airline's planes are plastered with advertisements, both inside and out. read more
• Five strategies for finding cheaper airfares in 2008
  June 26, 2008 5:09 pm
  It's a new year, and you've probably begun thinking about where you'd like to travel in 2008. Use these new strategies, and a few old ones, to find good deals. read more
• Pillow? On Skybus, it'll cost ya'
  June 26, 2008 5:09 pm
  Six-month old Skybus is packing 'em in with ticket prices as low as $10 each way. But is this any way to run an airline? read more
• Top five bargain destinations for winter 2007/2008
  June 26, 2008 5:09 pm
  Whether you want to thaw out on a tropical beach or enjoy the snow, standout destinations can help you make the most of your cold winter vacation cash. read more
• Are alternate airports worth the drive?
  June 26, 2008 5:09 pm
  Travel experts always recommend alternate airports as a way to save money on airfare. Ed Perkins shares his picks for the most—and least—convenient smaller airports. read more
• Skybus may drop West Coast cities
  June 26, 2008 5:09 pm
  In a website error on Friday, Skybus posted its plans to drop several West Coast cities. Does the news mean the airline is in trouble? read more
• Are super-low airfares for real?
  June 26, 2008 5:09 pm
  A reader asks what's behind airline marketing. Ed Perkins explains how airlines can afford to offer "free" flights and $2 fares. read more
• New Englanders can now fly to Florida from $10 each way*
  June 26, 2008 5:09 pm
  Good news for New Englanders: The super low-cost carrier Skybus will launch new nonstop service between Portsmouth, New Hampshire, and St. Augustine and Punta Gordo, Florida, starting December 17. Fares start at $10. read more
• More pesky airline problems
  June 26, 2008 5:09 pm
  This week, Ed Perkins answers even more reader questions about airlines' policies and procedures. read more
• New fees starting to add up on low-fare airlines
  June 26, 2008 5:09 pm
  Even low-cost carriers are nickel-and-diming passengers now. Here's a rundown of which airlines have instituted new fees or upped old ones since the start of the year. read more
• Skybus adds three new routes
  June 26, 2008 5:09 pm
  In mid-July, Skybus will begin flying to San Diego, Hartford/Springfield, and Jacksonville/Daytona Beach, and will add a second daily route to Ft. Lauderdale. There will be at least 10 tickets for $10 each on every flight. read more
• New low-cost airline Skybus plans May launch and $10 fares
  June 26, 2008 5:09 pm
  Budget travelers in the U.S. will have a new option in less than a month, as Skybus has announced its intention to take to the skies on May 22. read more