US low-cost Skybus off to fast start with $10 tickets
In lessons for aviation in Australia and New Zealand, how has low-cost carrier Skybus done since it started flying May 22nd , turning away from such perks as free beverages and offering some $10 fares?
……..Very well, thank you!
“Breaking into the US airline industry is no small feat, and Skybus has demonstrated a strong first few steps, helped by the interest surrounding its $10 ticket offer,” said Competeinc.
As part of their business model, Skybus has committed to having at least ten $10 seats available on each of its flights, with the airline launching with routes from its home of Columbus, Ohio to Los Angeles, Ft. Lauderdale, Seattle and other destinations.
To keep down costs, add-ons such as checking baggage, priority boarding, and food/beverages are subject to additional fees.
Skybus attracted over 800,000 US ticket-buyers in May 2007, a 120% increase from April, according to statistics.
“Awareness of Skybus has flourished in the markets the carrier serves,” said Competeinc.
The $10 fares have apparently succeeded in attracting budget travel seekers and over a quarter of visitors to the site are clicking to learn about $10 fares and other promotions, the airline says.
Ohio residents in particular are flocking to the Skybus website in the hopes of finding one of the cheap fares.
Competeinc concluded, “While the routes serviced by Skybus remain limited, and only a few seats are available at the highly discounted rates, other carriers will need to pay close attention to how consumers respond to this new entrant.”
Report by David Wilkening
John Alwyn-Jones
Vegas’s Billion-Dollar Secrets – What They Don’t Want Tourists to Know
Visit Florida’s New CEO Bryan Griffin Shares His Vision for State Tourism with Graham
Chicago’s Tourism Renaissance: Graham Interviews Kristin Reynolds of Choose Chicago
Graham Talks with Cassandra McCauley of MMGY NextFactor About the Latest Industry Research
Destination International’s Andreas Weissenborn: Research, Advocacy, and Destination Impact
Graham and Don Welsh Discuss the Success of Destinations International’s Annual Conference
Graham and CEO Andre Kiwitz on Ventura Travel’s UK Move and Recruitment for the Role
Brett Laiken and Graham Discuss Florida’s Tourism Momentum and Global Appeal
Graham and Elliot Ferguson on Positioning DC as a Cultural and Inclusive Global Destination
Graham Talks to Fraser Last About His England-to-Ireland Trek for Mental Health Awareness
Kathy Nelson Tells Graham About the Honour of Hosting the World Cup and Kansas City’s Future
Graham McKenzie on Sir Richie Richardson’s Dual Passion for Golf and His Homeland, Antigua
ADS PRO 
Phocuswright reveals the world's largest travel markets in volume in 2025
Cyclone in Sri Lanka had limited effect on tourism in contrary to media reports
Higher departure tax and visa cost, e-arrival card: Japan unleashes the fiscal weapon against tourists
Singapore to forbid entry to undesirable travelers with new no-boarding directive
In Italy, the Meloni government congratulates itself for its tourism achievements