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To: Mana who wrote (188684)	10/3/2001 3:07:10 PM
From: Srexley	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 769670

"I was just wondering if this is the beginning of the airlines becoming like Amtrak" Hopefully not. I have been disgusted with our airlines (except Southwest) for quite some time. They base their pricing policies on the customer's situation instead of figuring what it costs to run their businesses and then adding in some profits. Nothing wrong with variable pricing, but when one guy (the business guy) travels to Chicago for $2,000+ sits next to another that is going for $200, someone is getting screwed. Being a small business owner, I don't like getting screwed. Southwest has the lowest fares, the best safety record, the best on time performance, the friendliest employees, AND the have made money for every one of their 30+ years except the very 1st year they went into business. Awesome company. Awesome management. I wish more U.S. businesses would take a look at their model. It is a win-win proposition.

To: Mana who wrote (188684)	10/4/2001 11:40:19 AM
From: Srexley	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 769670

Hi Mana, Correction on Southwest Airline info: I had heard that SWA would not take any gov't money, but read today that they got one payment this week of $144 million and will get one more payment. Sorry about the erroneus report. That said, no layoffs (they are actually hiring). Not only will they make money this year, they will be profitable in the 3rd quarter. Their loads have been consistant with other airlines, but they are running a full schedule of flights. Turnaround times better than their norm, which already is industry best. Anyway - sorry about the mis-info. Fly Southwest.