[Miss Marple]

Yes, I saw him. I don't know what to think about that book. Frum SEEMS positive...but so did Woodward, and I was very disappointed in Woodward's book.

Daughter called this evening. She is scheduled to fly out of Midway on ATA's commuter flight. I told her that if the weather is bad, to skip the flight and we would figure something out, (even if I have to drive up there and get her). I hate worrying about this, but that crash today set me on edge.

[Molly Pitcher]

That probably isn't bad advice, about the weather, especially the icing problem. I've thought of that when flying at this time of year.

What defines "commuter" flight....size of plane, distance or both?

I flew ~70 seater from Cleveland to Providence last June, then a 9 seater from there to Nantucket.

The first seemed awfully small, but probably only the latter was the commuter flight.

[Molly Pitcher]

ATA flying in/out of Midway has a reputation for delays, BTW. Drives the business people and their drivers crazy.

[JRandomFreeper]

It may not make you feel any better, but generally, immediately after a crash, the maintenance and aircrews are much more motivated to their jobs perfectly.

It's still statistically safer to fly than to drive.

And believe it or not, I'm safer in a combat zone than here in the states. Statistically speaking. ;>)

/john