More Speculation: Skybus Scouting Denver
At FTG; Skybus actually flies newer planes than this...
Could Skybus be making a play for Colorado? And even if not, might other airlines jump ship from Denver International? The board of Front Range Airport, just five miles away, recently voted to pursue passenger airlines, though the airfield currently doesn't have any commercial flights.
After Skybus inquired about service last year, officials at Front Range started considering the possibilities of bringing at least one low cost carrier to the airport. They'd need to beef up both existing runways and create a security checkpoint so that TSA workers would be able to screen potentially dangerous pies.
While that would be fairly spendy, it wouldn't be the first airport to lure Skybus with cash. Piedmont Triad International will start dolling out incentives January 1.
The trouble with declaring Skybus' future in Colorado--besides the fact that the airline is probably constantly considering different airports for service--is that Front Range is so close to DEN. (Both are about 30 miles from downtown.) Oh, and we should also mention that Southwest started serving Denver International in 2006. Which would you rather fly to: A big commercial airport or a landing strip with one gate?
Related Stories:
· Front Range Seeking Passenger Seating [Denver Post]
· Rampant Speculation: What's Skybus Up To? [Jaunted]
· Skybus coverage [Jaunted]
[Photo: Bruce Quackenbush]
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