I think some of these carriers can still make it,

One would think that consumers would want to see someone in. But when push comes to shove, the consumers want their World Perks miles, and they will support Northwest.

We'd be foolish to say there hasn't been (an impact). This is a very tough situation to try to figure out. I know from experience some people are booking away.

I think all of the airlines will feel this (and) ... $70 a barrel oil is the straw that would break the camel's back.

If not controlled, it could mean delays and disgruntled passengers. It's critical that this tension be stopped as quickly as possible.

They cannot continue to bleed red ink. Delta is going to get hurt a lot by this. Not just the oil prices, but the loss of flights they will experience over the next several days. It could be the one-two punch that makes the brain trust at Delta say it's time to go into Chapter 11 reorganization.