Nothing is perfect in this world. Regarding facilities referred by you, expert groups like Tatas are making an analysis. They will make a detailed node-wise and sector-wise analysis on various fronts like education, roads, health and water supply and submit a report to Guardian Minister Shri Ganesh Naik, in consultation with CIDCO, NMMC, and MIDC. I am sure solutions are available to every problem, if our intentions are good….

http://www.vashi2panvel.com/Navi-Mumbai-News/index.php?arr=item/1085

http://navimumbai-naiksanjeev.blogspot.com

While at first I thought maybe you were just a good hearted soul with some insight into the airline business, it turns out, you’re just not that bright when it comes to business.

Yes, you pay unemployment insurance out of your check, but should you be laid off (and let’s face it, if you’re working for an airline, that’s only a matter of time), the company (or companies) you worked for also must continue to pay into that pool (that’s why companies dispute unemployment claims.) So, yes… some of the Skybus reserve funds will continue to be paid to the state of Ohio. Also, unlike frontline folks, many of the executives were under contract, and many of those contracts include terms for severance in the event of insolvency. So, yes…some of the Skybus $ will go to severence packages.

As far as the Dispatch, I would encourage everyone to read the following Dispatch article from 4/6

http://www.dispatch.com/live/content/local_news/stories/2008/04/06/skybus_aftermath_main.ART_ART_04-06-08_A1_4V9RIFN.html?sid=101

The info in the piece is highly critical of some of Skybus’ business practices, and points out that the demise should come as no surprise. All of the info for the piece was available prior to the closing, and yet the Dispatch did not run the news until too late for its readers/subscribers. Prior to April 4th, the CD was an unabashed cheerleader for the airline, and Central Ohio’s major daily was nothing more than a shill. Painting a rosier picture than Skybus deserved, when you are a major investor in the airline is not just irresponsible, it’s unethical. While the Dispatch disclosed their investment in a few articles, it is the responibility of a media outlet to make this clear EVERY time you mention the company you hold interest in. It is also the responsibility of that media outlet to cover the business the same way you would cover every other business…critically, but fair. The Dispatch did not live up to this responsibility.

Is the rumor that Skybus discontinued its services correct? If so, is it despite or because of all the words spilled here over it?

Cheers!

Seems like a logical first step instead of asking people on a blog how to get your money back?

And to Deb -SEE folks – they are only REQUIRED to give you back your money if you comply with the rules of the Fair Credit Act.

As I said in another post here – the card issuers generally hold back a piece of the air traffic liability, the money you charge for future travel, depending on the relative health of the carrier. American probably gets more of the amount charged immediately than anyone – the bankrupt carriers the least.

Years ago USAir’s exit from bankruptcy was slowed by the credit card issuers not liking the business plan and wanted to keep almost ALL of the airline revenue out past 60 days of travel since they thought they’d need to cover their rears given the history of USAir in bankruptcy.

Now, Capital One is playing games – call them and dispute the charge IMMEDIATELY. Same thing with Kathy – though, the Fair Credit Act does NOT apply to debit cards. Thats why you NEVER use them to buy anything except that which you have in hand immediately and can afford to lose.