I think a lot depends on, unfortunately, the economy. If it shows some signs of recovery over the next few months, a company like Airtran can probably find some opportunities to take advantage of. If it continues to unwind and drag the equity and credit markets down with it, probably not much hope.

Airtran has been among the few to show any growth since 9/11 as the legacies have imploded, so they may impliment that approach again post "financial meltdown" as the legacies continue to downsize and outsource even as the economy begins to stabilize.

History tends to repeat.