Startup Airline JetAmerica Delays Launch

JetAmerica, a startup airline in the United States that was scheduled to start business on July 13th, has decided to delay the launch of its first flight. Instead of July 13th, the startup airline will open its doors on August 14th.

Despite the delay, JetAmerica isn’t too worried about its ability to succeed.

Said Brian Burling of JetAmerica: “The delay is not as unusual as it sounds. Historically many of the world’s most successful airlines and charter services have had to delay their launches.”

JetAmerica has gained a lot of fame due to claims that they will offer non-stop fares starting at $9. Considering the rising fares seen everyone else in the airline industry and there’s no surprise that consumers will jump at those $9 tickets.

The company says that they will refund money that consumers spent on purchasing tickets that were for flights from July 13th to August 13th.

Said Bryan Glazer of JetAmerica: “Recognizing that this delay is an inconvenience; as a courtesy aimed at preventing erosion of consumer confidence, JetAmerica will offer passengers who were originally booked on flights from July 13 through August 13 special incentives to rebook on future flights when they call our reservations center.”

It’ll be worth watching to see if JetAmerica can truly offer $9 fares. If so, this budget airline could take off — no pun intended.