In a message dated 9/30/2003 3:51:46 PM Pacific Daylight Time, damiross2@xxxxxxxxxxx writes: << > It has been stated that what is agreed is a holding company to own the two > airlines. The airlines will give the appearance of independence. Air France > will try to look French, Does that mean it will surrender all the time? (Sorry - coudln't resist) >> No, probably means that it will do its best for its people and not allow others to step on its sovereignty