In a message dated 1/8/2004 6:59:14 AM US Mountain Standard Time, dwl@xxxxxxxxx writes: > Yeah, especially given the rather short list of people in a position to buy > the shuttle operation. > > UAL is probably in no position to do so, CO could, but is focused at the > wrong airport, DL has no need, NWA probably can't > afford it, and doesn't have the east coast position.... AMR, probably would > love it. I expect they could figure out how > to do it, but they aren't exactly rolling in cash. JetBlue? Tempting I > expect. Who else has a big enough presence in the NY metro area to justify > buying it? Or perhaps, who wants a bigger presence in the market? If it weren't for the conditions on the Govt guarantee, it would make perfect sense for America West. A stronger presence at BOS, LGA & DCA would create interest in their west bound traffic (already HP has non-stoppers out of Boston and Noo Yawk to the left coast). Their costs are a lot lower than US Airways and they could always pick up a bunch of additional aircraft on the cheap. And don't forget, Cactus was in the hunt years ago for one of the shuttles. RT Simpson Phoenix