What is AA's income record at this stage? Are they pulling down a net income to even think of a TED at this stage of the game? Are they holding their own? How many airports do they serve? I'd say these are basic questions that need to be asked by the stockholders. ANYONE Know? Bob Bob Fletcher Robert.Fletcher@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx MILITARY DESIGN SECTION 10th Floor SW, CUBE 134 (916) 557-7235, 1325 J Street, Sacramento, CA. 95814-2922 -----Original Message----- From: Clay Wardlow [mailto:clay.wardlow@xxxxxxxx] Sent: Thursday, November 20, 2003 8:23 AM To: AIRLINE@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: Low-fare versions of the big guys I was just thinking of the all this buzz about Song, Ted, and the such. So, someone try to explain this to me... =20 United's Ted - why would a bankrupt company start a "spin-off" that's not going to make any money for a little while and have to be supported by it's parent. United can't support itself, why does it think it can support Ted?? =20 United's not making any money, and Ted's not going to make any money (at least not at first). How can this work?? =20 Are Ted planes going to be maintained by United's mechanics? Do they get paid the same as if they are working on United planes? What about the pilots and FAs? If so, HOW can this work??? =20 Maybe I'm just thinking too simplistic. =20 Also, I heard something on NPR the other day about AA considering jumping into this game. Does anyone have any info on that? =20 Clay - SEA