Last Day to Fly
Dec 31, 2005, 11:12 pm
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Last Day to Fly
So is the 7th the last rev. pax day or is it more of a closeout day? Does anyone know what the last day I can fly into SYR is?
Dec 31, 2005, 11:16 pm
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They haven't even said they are closing for sure. The 7th is in case they don't have an investor or whatever you want to call 'em. So there is NO date.
Dec 31, 2005, 11:33 pm
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Someone at the airline has to have a plan. Lets be realistic, if they dont have a deal now they wont get one that keeps it as an independent airline. So, when is the last day in the air, I think it would be cool to be on the last flight so if any one has any info that would be great.
Originally Posted by ILv2Fly
They haven't even said they are closing for sure. The 7th is in case they don't have an investor or whatever you want to c. So there is NO date.
Dec 31, 2005, 11:46 pm
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This is from the washington post. Part of the article is below as well as the link.
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn...122801360.html
The airline mailed the letter to comply with labor agreements requiring it to serve notice of intent to furlough its workers. The carrier employs 2,800 people.
Despite the letter, Independence spokesman Rick DeLisi said that the airline's fate was far from sealed and that the carrier still had a "number of ongoing discussions" and was still "exploring" a number of options.
"No definitive decision has been made," he said.
If I hear of a date that is set in stone I'll let you know. But this is what I got for now.
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn...122801360.html
The airline mailed the letter to comply with labor agreements requiring it to serve notice of intent to furlough its workers. The carrier employs 2,800 people.
Despite the letter, Independence spokesman Rick DeLisi said that the airline's fate was far from sealed and that the carrier still had a "number of ongoing discussions" and was still "exploring" a number of options.
"No definitive decision has been made," he said.
If I hear of a date that is set in stone I'll let you know. But this is what I got for now.
Last edited by ILv2Fly; Dec 31, 2005 at 11:52 pm
Jan 1, 2006, 7:34 am
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Originally Posted by ILv2Fly
Despite the letter, Independence spokesman Rick DeLisi said that the airline's fate was far from sealed and that the carrier still had a "number of ongoing discussions" and was still "exploring" a number of options.
"No definitive decision has been made," he said.
"No definitive decision has been made," he said.
Jan 1, 2006, 8:03 am
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Flew Indy from ORD to IAD last night.
The flight was perfect and the employees were as positive as ever.
I give the people on the front lines a lot of credit for their customer service and attitudes!
The flight was perfect and the employees were as positive as ever.
I give the people on the front lines a lot of credit for their customer service and attitudes!
Jan 1, 2006, 9:07 am
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Originally Posted by mtcrawford
Flew Indy from ORD to IAD last night.
The flight was perfect and the employees were as positive as ever.
I give the people on the front lines a lot of credit for their customer service and attitudes!
The flight was perfect and the employees were as positive as ever.
I give the people on the front lines a lot of credit for their customer service and attitudes!
Having said that, I was booked on the 4p back to IAD, which went mx at ORD. I was lucky to be in front of the line and able to switch. Had I been one of the 100 or so who had to stick it out, I might be less happy this morning. It finally got out at 10:11, and arrived at IAD at 12:39a. Happy New Year!
Jan 1, 2006, 9:08 am
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I know that they don't wanta say anything negative. All I am saying is this is what they are telling everyone and that includes the employees. More often than not the public finds out at the same time the employees do about info. The employees only hear rumors. I know of several who make rumors up just to see how long it takes to get back to them. So all I am saying is that they haven't given a def. date as of yet. Believe me I wish I knew if there was one. I want Indy around but if their last day is soon yeah we all would like to know. The reality is that they more than likely won't release it until last min.
I wish everyone the best of luck and a happy new year!!!
I wish everyone the best of luck and a happy new year!!!
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Jan 1, 2006, 9:40 am
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Originally Posted by ILv2Fly
The reality is that they more than likely won't release it until last min.
Jan 1, 2006, 9:52 am
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...assuming there'll still be agents.
Jan 1, 2006, 10:05 am
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When Southeastern went belly up, the employees found out about it when the office door was locked. I think that when N7 (National) went Tango Uniform this last time around, they pretty much announced the closure in the middle of a business day. No airline that I know of has every given even 24 hours notice of door closure. FlyI is the closest that has ever gotten to that.
Jan 1, 2006, 10:18 am
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Originally Posted by SealBeach
When the flight status boards start to show "See Agent" it'll be definite.
The thing is someone at DH has to have a closing plan, i mean are we going to have to wait until they submit their flight paths that involve every plane being taken back to IAD? They may be keeping it private but there is no way they don't have a plan.
Jan 1, 2006, 11:16 am
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Originally Posted by Alpha Golf
I did too! Was on the 9:30 to ORD, and the 5:20 back. Some of the nicest and most helpful F/As I've ever had on any airline. If they're going out, at least the front line people should go out with their heads held high.
Having said that, I was booked on the 4p back to IAD, which went mx at ORD. I was lucky to be in front of the line and able to switch. Had I been one of the 100 or so who had to stick it out, I might be less happy this morning. It finally got out at 10:11, and arrived at IAD at 12:39a. Happy New Year!
Having said that, I was booked on the 4p back to IAD, which went mx at ORD. I was lucky to be in front of the line and able to switch. Had I been one of the 100 or so who had to stick it out, I might be less happy this morning. It finally got out at 10:11, and arrived at IAD at 12:39a. Happy New Year!
Jan 1, 2006, 2:40 pm
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And you didn't say hello... 
Wasn't that a great F/A on the 5:20? I couldn't be that nice and cheerful on a good day. (I was in 5A btw...)
Wasn't that a great F/A on the 5:20? I couldn't be that nice and cheerful on a good day. (I was in 5A btw...)
Jan 1, 2006, 2:58 pm
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Originally Posted by ClimbGuy
The thing is someone at DH has to have a closing plan, i mean are we going to have to wait until they submit their flight paths that involve every plane being taken back to IAD? They may be keeping it private but there is no way they don't have a plan.
I'd expect something to happen like this story about the end of Braniff.