ATA Airlines shut down its operations (April 3, 2008) more than 2,200 employees lost their jobs just like that. This is just about a few days after Aloha Airlines closes its operations (March 31, 2008).
Yikes, this is going to increase travel cost to Hawaii. All credited to high fuel costs. Crude oil cost of over $100 per barrel definitely doesn't help the cost of jet fuel costs. With competition lower, vacation to paradise island just got a lot more expensive. Thankfully I didn't make any reservation for summer travel with those two airlines.
Imagine the chaos at the counter of the two airlines when they just close business. Travel headache, lost of time money and other things. I heard this couple that supposedly get married in Honolulu, who still have to apply for marriage license in Honolulu and now need to find substitute flight to the islands. That's total chaos.
Bye-bye summer vacation to Hawaii... at least for now. %$#*&^@ fuel price.
