89-dollar-sky-bus2.JPGEveryone wants a great deal on a vacation, and especially a great flight. Many travelers are fed up with the big airlines and are switching to leaner, more efficient and typically less expensive airlines. Skybus is one example of a new cost effective airline that hopes to lead the pact. In fact, many in the industry are speculating that Skybus could be the flight of the future.

Skybus recently started booking reservations and so far, seat sales are exceeding expectations. To entice new customers to try out the airline, they are offering a minimum of 10 seats on each flight at a paltry $10 per ticket. That amazing offer will surely get customers checking out the deals.

According to the Skybus website, the airline veterans who started the Skybus revolution had gained experience controlling costs at low fare carriers like Southwest and Ryanair. They feel that they know how to contain costs and to offer everyday low fares on nonstop flights.

The planes they are using are the new Airbus A319 jets with approximately 150 (or more) leather seats. They have chosen their routes carefully and are flying to less congested airports (further containing costs).

The management team recognizes that customer service is what keeps travelers coming back and as such they have hired pilots with a proven track record and are training both their in flight crew and airport staff to deliver an unparalleled customer service experience.

Beyond the customer service focus, they’ve contained costs by automating everything possible. For example, customers will book their own flights online; they will check themselves in online or at a 89-dollar-sky-bus.JPGSkybus kiosk at the airport and then head to the gate. By limiting reservation agents and staff at the airport, they can really keep things clean, simple and cost effective.

Another way they are leading the pack is that customers pay for what they use. For example, your first two bags cost $5.00 each, any bag beyond that is $50. Skybus execs recognize that it costs more to handle bags (and slows things up) so they charge those people that need that service. Like many other airlines, food and beverages are available onboard for a price. You also have to pay for blankets, pillows etc.

Skybus hopes you will give them a chance to earn your business. The Skybus experience will give you low cost flights, flights that usually arrive on time, bags that won’t get lost and an experience that is easy and friendly.

If you are a budget minded traveler, the new Skybus sounds like a dream come true. Why not book one of their inexpensive flights and combine that with accommodations from 89DollarTravel.com. At 89 Dollar Travel, you have an opportunity to visit some of the most interesting locales in the United States and stay at hotels for 3 days and two nights for a mere $89. Imagine combining your $89 accommodations with the $10 flights from Skybus – that really would a vacation you couldn’t afford NOT to take! Bon Voyage! Check out our website for cheap travel deals and save on your vacation travels today!

By Stacy Sanders, July 27, 2007, 1:43 pm o'clock

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