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To: Sleepless who wrote (268)	1/21/2001 2:09:02 PM
From: Sweet Ol	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 299

I have been long LUV for 20 some odd years. I am concerned in the short term about when the fuel hedges expire and then they will be paying the same as everybody else. This is not a long term advantage. Their business plan, their people and their performance is their long term advantage. The big boys probably know about those hedges. Don't be surprised if profits shrink a bit in coming quarters. It is not a major problem because they can always raise prices and still be under the competition. Best to all, John

To: Sleepless who wrote (268)	1/23/2001 1:43:33 PM
From: Raptech	Respond to of 299

You are correct that we may not see 25 anytime soon, but should an opportunity occur I would definetly buy. The 52 week low is 15 so it could happen. I am out now, as after two splits and adding to my position at lows I had a 6.25 basis, and couldn't resist taking the profit. I wait and watch. As for the presumed oil price advantage the markets have reacted to the industry group in mass and generally haven't perceived much of an advantage to LUV. I have great respect for LUV management (hope Kellner hangs in there for awhile) and do feel they will react appropriately to swings in fuel price. Rap