Or maybe they're doing (relatively) well because they're flying DC-9's. As to the new color scheme, the less said the better (they *paid* someone for that?). Bring back the Northwest Orient scheme. john On Friday, October 17, 2003, at 09:15 AM, Alireza Alivandivafa wrote: > Considering the age of NW's fleet, I think they need all the mechanics > they > can get > John Kurtzke, C.S.C. Dept of Math Univ of Portland Portland OR 97203 503-943-7377