Mesaba Airlines will permanently close its Eagan headquarters December 26 as decided by owner Memphis-based Pinnacle Airlines. Founded in 1944, Mesaba was the longest-flying regional airline in the United States. Delta Airlines sold it to Pinnacle Airlines last year for $62 million. So now 193 jobs will fly out of our city.
Thursday, October 27, 2011
Off into the clouds...
Mesaba Airlines will permanently close its Eagan headquarters December 26 as decided by owner Memphis-based Pinnacle Airlines. Founded in 1944, Mesaba was the longest-flying regional airline in the United States. Delta Airlines sold it to Pinnacle Airlines last year for $62 million. So now 193 jobs will fly out of our city.
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Really...the longest-serving regional? I'm surprised, and didn't know this. Interesting history (I googled it).
It's happening too often these days, you wonder how those families will manage. Interesting post Leif.
I've never heard of Mesaba Airlines. Am going to Google.
That's a problem when local companies get purchased by national companies.
That's a pity !
Sign of the times. Our meatworks is closing next week, 200 jobs to go, so times by three for the real impact!
It is sad to see any business close; no doubt this is another example of how difficult it is to make money in the airline business...
(sigh)
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