We've seen strong and growing demand across the globe, spanning the gamut from developed countries to emerging economies in all major regions.

The Y2K problem frankly is going to be seen in the developed countries. The emerging markets are going to be in much better shape than the U.S., Japan or the European countries.

destroyed the emerging Asian economies.

There is strong commodity demand still emerging from Asia, which is expected to grow further as most of the demand is emanating from developing economies.

The interests of the Soviet Union are in controlling highly developed countries and having the benefit of their economies so that they can run their own inefficient empire.

Quietly, Continental has become this incredibly organized, well-run globe-spanning carrier that's got a real brand.