I agree.. 2 million people losing their jobs in 2001 and a lot of corporate travel being cut is the main reason if you ask me.. Don't forget that AA was speeding up the retirement of 727s before Sep 11 due to economical problems. Post Sept 11 atmosphere just added more problems to already existing ones.. BAHA -----Original Message----- From: The Airline List [mailto:AIRLINE@LISTSERV.CUNY.EDU]On Behalf Of Douglas Schnell Sent: Wednesday, January 09, 2002 11:47 PM To: AIRLINE@LISTSERV.CUNY.EDU Subject: Re: American airlines report sharp drop in passengers Honestly, Dennis, I don't hear this great outcry from the unwashed masses. I'm not saying it isn't there, but I am saying that perhaps we need to look at other (more traditional) factors as being the drag on demand.