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VanguardAirlines ceased flight operations at close of business on July 29, 2002, and filed for protection under Chapter 11 of the bankruptcy code on July 30, 2002.
VanguardAirlines is making no refunds at this time, even if a refund had been requested prior to the cessation of operations.
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The airline flew leased Boeing 737s and MD-80 aircraft to several destinations from its main hub in Kansas City at the time of its demise.
Vanguard was originally started as a Low-cost, low-fare airline, the purpose of which was to undercut the costs of the major carriers and so be able to charge lower fares.
It was unsustainable and on July 29, 2002 the airline ceased operations.