The new Pittsburgh-based low-cost carrier in the planning stages will have a tough time succeeding. No real insight there — the airline industry is tough, especially now. Startup businesses are tough, especially in areas with large entrenched players.

Probably the best thing the airline has going for it is something the article suggests may be a barrier to success — the man behind the concept has already led two airlines which wound up in bankruptcy.

In the airline industry everyone gets three shots at failure . . .