ATA Airlines Bankrupt too. NO FLIGHTS

[Bullwinkle]

"Hawaiian has a limited ability to ramp up its mainland service due to lack of aircraft. Inter Island service on Hawaiian is being increased by extending new flights later into the evenings for the most part."

My take is:

There are a lot of aircraft available, ata just put ten on the market, aloha released a dozen or so today (canceled the lease) Problem is there is no cash to finance them in the economic system. That will delay expansion or new carriers into the routes, although fuel is up, leasing costs for aircraft down due to the "low" interest rate, helping the model a bit. Problem is no one has the cash, and after last week and two failures. At 25 million for a "beater" and a 100 or so for a nice one and 200 or so for a new one ("low cost" 737-700 series ) the chances of raising enough capital from the banks and their leasing companies are zilch.

In the end a 737 - 700 burns as much fuel per person, per mile as 4 people in a vw rabbit (about the same seat room - grin) ... the right players, with the right aircraft can make money on these routes, given financing and a shot at the popular gates

lets keep our fingers crossed