Airline Maniac

The Trans-Atlantic luxury carrier known as Silverjet has left the building. In other words, they have stopped flying. According to Silverjet, they could be back in the air if they receive a rescue package quickly. That rescue package would need to be more then 5 million dollars thick. Most everyone agrees that the chances of them getting that loan are slim to none. With the current economy, many investors are staying away from airlines.
With only one of the four luxury Trans-Atlantic airlines still in buisness, it seems as though the luxury airline concept was a complete failure. L’Avion, the last remaining airline with the luxury concept, states that it currently has “a prudent approach”. Hopefully L’Avion is right, as they are the last example of a Trans-Atlantic luxury airline.

Yes, you heard right. USA 3000 Airlines will stop flying to all of it’s Florida destinations except Fort Myers. According to them, soaring fuel costs have led them to this decision. Markets such as Tampa Bay, Fort Lauderdale, Melbourne, and Sarasota will lose USA 3000 Airlines service in August. Many people will miss there special $39 fares.

On the bright side, USA 3000 Airlines is not leaving anytime soon. They recently announced they will be adding new flights to Cozumel, Montego Bay and Liberia. The flights to Mexico and Jamaica begin December. The Costa Rican flights begins sometime in 2009.

In it’s latest move to cope with rising fuel costs, US Airways will be ending free snack service in all domestic coach class cabins on June 1, 2008. Goodbye, pretzels and peanuts. You will not be missed! Although the free snack has been eliminated, complimentary soft drink service will continue.

With fuel over $130 a barrel, it is only a matter of time until other legacy carriers eliminate snacks. Who knows, soft drinks might be next in airlines’ cost-cutting strategies (Yikes!).

Remember! Bring your own snacks on board. (Most airlines allow it, but be cautious and check with your airline if snacks are allowed)