Why Skybus?

ILSstud · April 2nd, 2008, 23:56

Ran across this video and I just had to post it....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k0lE_b61ums

..............................enough said.

Minuteman · April 3rd, 2008, 00:15

So I keep hearing people say the Skybus pilots' uniforms look like park ranger uniforms, but I can't find any examples on the 'net.

Anyone with a cameraphone wanna risk it?

coa787 · April 3rd, 2008, 21:54

Oh, that video was so outrageous! ...Get it?

surreal1221 · April 3rd, 2008, 22:04

"....$31.80"

"Less than what you'll spend on dinner huh?"

"Yes."

Do people NOT get it?

It's NOT suppose to be that OUTRAGEOUSLY LOW. Ignorant.

TheMattAttack17 · April 3rd, 2008, 22:08

Watching that is absolutely sickening. Talk about a good way to get your blood boiling.

coa787 · April 3rd, 2008, 22:12

Quote:

Originally Posted by surreal1221

It's NOT suppose to be that OUTRAGEOUSLY LOW. Ignorant.

Well, of course not. That will make other carriers that operate the A319 try to match or beat Skybus' prices, which, in turn, will lower crew salaries.

adreamer · April 4th, 2008, 00:51

I have seen Skybus pilot's uniform. "only you can prevent forest fire" come into my head.

I kid, I kid....

Minuteman · April 4th, 2008, 01:00

So snap a picture next time (but don't let 'em tell it costs extra to do that).

Austin is building a new Ultra-Low Cost Carrier terminal with financing from GE. The original plan was to attract VivaAerobus (a Mexican LCC with backing from Ryanair) and, although never stated officially, Skybus.

The new terminal is supposed to open in early May, but I may never get to see what all the hubub's about.

Swen · April 4th, 2008, 01:15

My observations after viewing that:

1) Since when were 12 year olds allowed to be FAs?

2) The video quality was on par with a freshman video project.

3) I threw up a little in my mouth.

ILSstud · April 4th, 2008, 01:20

After seeing this video I want to fly up to St. Augustine (if they still fly there) and just point and laugh and run away! OUTRAGEOUS!............ugh

Maximillian_Jenius · April 4th, 2008, 01:27

Quote:

Originally Posted by ILSstud

After seeing this video I want to fly up to St. Augustine (if they still fly there) and just point and laugh and run away! OUTRAGEOUS!............ugh

I can see you doing that, lol!

juxtapilot · April 4th, 2008, 03:48

The Skybus Experience

coa787 · April 4th, 2008, 16:59

That's kinda funny. Was that actually taken while on a Skybus flight?

SpiraMirabilis · April 4th, 2008, 17:16

The FA's uniforms might in fact be worse than the pilots. What is that, a t-shirt?

MQAAord · April 4th, 2008, 17:23

If that's the best their marketing department can do, I don't think we have anything to worry about.

surreal1221 · April 5th, 2008, 19:38

Quote:

Originally Posted by coa787

Well, of course not. That will make other carriers that operate the A319 try to match or beat Skybus' prices, which, in turn, will lower crew salaries.

I know very well what their hopes were. Thankfully, it was a failed plan from the start.

Velocipede · April 5th, 2008, 20:49

I'm semi-surprised they didn't last a bit longer given their rapacious wage rates. I guess people didn't appreciate the offer to participate in the "retail cart."

JA Yawd Bwoy · April 5th, 2008, 20:54

That is why they are Outrageously out of business

rgncjn · April 5th, 2008, 21:09

Ask and you shall recieve...

Pic link: http://www.myaviation.net/search/pho...73&size=medium

JA Yawd Bwoy · April 5th, 2008, 22:02

Quote:

Originally Posted by rgncjn

Ask and you shall recieve...

Pic link: http://www.myaviation.net/search/pho...73&size=medium

Haha they do look like park rangers!

youngflyer · April 6th, 2008, 16:53

Quote:

Originally Posted by JA Yawd Bwoy

Haha they do look like park rangers!

QFT.

April 2nd, 2008, 23:56	#1
ILSstud Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 553	Why Skybus? Ran across this video and I just had to post it.... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k0lE_b61ums ..............................enough said.

April 3rd, 2008, 00:15	#2
Minuteman Senior Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 1,448 Blog Entries: 1	Re: Why Skybus? So I keep hearing people say the Skybus pilots' uniforms look like park ranger uniforms, but I can't find any examples on the 'net. Anyone with a cameraphone wanna risk it?

April 3rd, 2008, 21:54	#3
coa787 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,054	Re: Why Skybus? Oh, that video was so outrageous! ...Get it?

April 3rd, 2008, 22:04	#4
surreal1221 Old Skool Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Alpha Tango Lima Posts: 8,985	Re: Why Skybus? "....$31.80" "Less than what you'll spend on dinner huh?" "Yes." Do people NOT get it? It's NOT suppose to be that OUTRAGEOUSLY LOW. Ignorant. __________________ AGI.MEI.CFI.CFII.FO.CRJ2 \| Josh \| The TRoP \| Rmble On \| ALPA \|

April 3rd, 2008, 22:08	#5
TheMattAttack17 Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: San Diego Posts: 31	Re: Why Skybus? Watching that is absolutely sickening. Talk about a good way to get your blood boiling.

April 4th, 2008, 00:51	#7
adreamer Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: AZO Posts: 1,325	Re: Why Skybus? I have seen Skybus pilot's uniform. "only you can prevent forest fire" come into my head. I kid, I kid.... __________________ CFI/CFII/MEI/Right seat

April 4th, 2008, 01:00	#8
Minuteman Senior Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 1,448 Blog Entries: 1	Re: Why Skybus? So snap a picture next time (but don't let 'em tell it costs extra to do that). Austin is building a new Ultra-Low Cost Carrier terminal with financing from GE. The original plan was to attract VivaAerobus (a Mexican LCC with backing from Ryanair) and, although never stated officially, Skybus. The new terminal is supposed to open in early May, but I may never get to see what all the hubub's about.

April 4th, 2008, 01:15	#9
Swen Old Skool Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 2,595	Re: Why Skybus? My observations after viewing that: 1) Since when were 12 year olds allowed to be FAs? 2) The video quality was on par with a freshman video project. 3) I threw up a little in my mouth. __________________ "Who'd you give it to? Where's the meat?"

April 4th, 2008, 01:20	#10
ILSstud Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 553	Re: Why Skybus? After seeing this video I want to fly up to St. Augustine (if they still fly there) and just point and laugh and run away! OUTRAGEOUS!............ugh

April 4th, 2008, 03:48	#12
juxtapilot Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Portland Posts: 644	Re: Why Skybus? The Skybus Experience __________________ Flying is learning how to throw yourself at the ground and miss. -Douglas Adams

April 4th, 2008, 16:59	#13
coa787 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,054	Re: Why Skybus? That's kinda funny. Was that actually taken while on a Skybus flight?

April 4th, 2008, 17:16	#14
SpiraMirabilis Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 1,196	Re: Why Skybus? The FA's uniforms might in fact be worse than the pilots. What is that, a t-shirt? __________________ Yet Another Turboprop FO*

April 4th, 2008, 17:23	#15
MQAAord Moderator Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: The Looney Bin Posts: 9,042	Re: Why Skybus? If that's the best their marketing department can do, I don't think we have anything to worry about. __________________ PPL SEL 100-ish hours TT Former American Airlines F/A (12 months) Former Simmons/Eagle F/A (6 years) Former Eagle ground school instructor (1 year) Former Eagle IOE instructor (3 years)

April 5th, 2008, 20:49	#17
Velocipede Old Skool Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Pacific NW Posts: 2,469	Re: Why Skybus? I'm semi-surprised they didn't last a bit longer given their rapacious wage rates. I guess people didn't appreciate the offer to participate in the "retail cart." __________________ "Humankind cannot stand very much reality." - T.S. Eliot

April 5th, 2008, 21:09	#19
rgncjn Newbie Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Shelby, OH Posts: 6	Re: Why Skybus? Ask and you shall recieve... Pic link: http://www.myaviation.net/search/pho...73&size=medium

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