It's going to take a little longer for PeoplExpress to return to the skies.
The startup airline, which served Pittsburgh International Airport, reported progress on resuming service but said it couldn't say exactly when and it wouldn't be Oct. 16 as it said after announcing a temporary shutdown. The airline's two Boeing 737s have been out of service, one for engine trouble and the other after a truck struck it on the ground.
"A number of steps need to be achieved before we can resume service, among them some regulatory approvals," said CEO Jeff Erickson in a prepared statement released Thursday afternoon.
PeoplExpress said it had what it called a tentative agreement to get another aircraft, which would be used as a spare. It also asked the U.S. Department of Transportation for permission to be able to add aircraft from other companies, which is causing delays.
"Since we cannot open reservations until we receive government approvals we therefore cannot commit to our previously announced date to resume service," Erickson said.
Passengers with reservations on canceled flights will have their money returned. It wasn't clear how many of the passengers were from Pittsburgh International Airport, where the service began June 30.
"While our resumption is later than we had anticipated and hoped for, with this approach we will be able to restore a full schedule with exceptional operational integrity, supported by an adequate number of aircraft and crew members," Erickson said.
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