Hey guys, remember Greyhound Air of Canada?? See http://www.geocities.com/debras7767/GHA.html

They had bus connections to different airports: one could travel bus-to-plane-to-bus. I believe they offered through ticketing, and schedules were timed so buses would meet flights.

IMHO, I think it would be a great change of business model for Greyhound of the US to focus even more on providing service and high frequencies for connections to airports-- say service within about 100-150 miles of low fare airports.... far enough to not want to drive, but close enough that an $8 each way bus ride coupled with a lower fare would make it worth the passenger's while. PHL-- to BWI or NYC to ISP come to mind.

--- Bonanza Bus Lines currently offers hourly service from Boston to PVD.

--- Greyhound already partners with AirTran for FlightLink service to ATL airport from Macon, GA and Chattanooga through about 1998. See http://www.2600.com/hackedphiles/val...ywefly_06.html

Don't forget about the "bus" flights from O'Hare to Rockford IL, or DEN to Breckenridge. While not Greyhound per se, it's scheduled bus service nonetheless.

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Re. earning/redeeming miles for Greyhound awards, Greyhound of Canadad has discount options for people who redeem Air Miles. See http://www.greyhound.ca/faq/air_miles.html

150 miles are good for 40% off of a one way or round trip ticket, or a discount on an unlimited use pass.

[This message has been edited by Viajero Joven (edited 10-21-2002).]