I have to agree, if any of the pundits here can accurately predict an airline's future, please start buying lotto tickets at the strip clubs.

AMR was not the only suitor for TWA. It was choosen because ironically they offered to keep TWA employees working. Boeing was a suitor and so was everyone's pal, Uncle Carl Icahn.

Never would I guess mighty United, Delta, NW, USAir and almost AMR to join the ranks of bankruptcy. No offense, but I didn't think USAir was going to emerge from BK, I was wrong (thankfully) as I am many, many times when I try to predict what will happen in this crazy mess called aviation.

As many know, I am a redtail through and through, but the crisis that befronts us, will erase many of the "colors" that comprise our industry and hopefully will forge helpful relations amongst us to endure this downturn.

But in terms, even I can understand...furloughes aint fun.

Prepare early,

FF