In a message dated 5/2/02 11:30:32 PM !!!First Boot!!!, mcb@postmodern.com writes: << Continue to drop (and offer to affilliates) routes that are unprofitable, while competing and lobbying to open routes that will be the most profitable, including cabotage and fifth freedoms where possible. >> Would this be allowed? Aren't airlines like a public utility in many ways? They have to provice a reasonable service to all of America? Have to offer some service , even with those RJ's to everyone Local citys and business could pay to make up the costs as long as the airline dont pad them 500% like they usually do. Dennis