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2009's Worst Travel Failure Is...

First we were doubtful, then we were excited, and then were worried, and then were saying "I told you so." The meteoric rise of hype for Toledo-based LCC airline JetAmerica and its plunge when the airline couldn't get off the ground defined 2009 for us. It was evocative of the recession, a reminder of the few glory days of Skybus, and a huge personal letdown since the airline would have provided us with $9 flights back home for the holidays.

But like any pipe dream, this one flushed itself out when JetAmerica couldn't secure the landing slots needed at the airports. But then, we never saw an airplane ready to fly...so maybe it was more than just problems with airports, considering how the airline cancelled flights only eleven days before the scheduled inaugural and then completely folded a few days later. Where are we, Europe?!

Deep in our heart of hearts, we did want JetAmerica to succeed, we really did. But common sense prevailed as always, and we had major doubts from the beginning. Way to prove us right, JetAmerica, we only wish it had been on something more positive.

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