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Independence flies their last flight today. Independent no more. We wish them a fond farewell...

WASHINGTON - Like Eastern, TWA and Pan Am before it, Independence Air flew into the history books Thursday.
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"It's very emotional for a lot of our people and our customers," said Rick DeLisi, an airline spokesman, hours before the last flight was due to depart for Washington Dulles International Airport from White Plains, N.Y.

DeLisi was among about 2,600 Independence Air workers facing unemployment. He said both employees and customers were saddened by the loss of the low fare carrier, and that thousands of phone messages and e-mails have come into the company's headquarters since the shutdown announcement was made Monday.

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UPDATE: Travelpost reports Spirit and AA will honor certain Independence tickets if you pay a change fee.