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  • From: David Minton <dminton AT mindspring.com>
  • To: InterNetWorkers <internetworkers AT franklin.oit.unc.edu>
  • Subject: Re: Midway throws in the towel
  • Date: Wed, 12 Sep 2001 13:42:14 -0400


Probably as much as burning through money as the planes sit on the runways.
There is no guarantee that the FAA will lift the flight ban today, or
tomorrow, or the day after that. They are probably trying to cut their
losses.

David

On 9/12/01 1:38 PM, "Rafe Colburn" <rafeco AT rc3.org> wrote:

> Midway announced today that it's laying off its remaining 1700
> employees and canceling all future flights.
>
> I wonder if this is related in any way to yesterday's events
> (anticipation of future costs associated with heightened security or
> something).
>
> http://biz.yahoo.com/rb/010912/business_airlines_midwayairlines_dc_1.html





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