[Tymesup]

The airline industry may find itself in a similar position to the Post Office. As more and more people decide not to use their services, prices will go up, leading more and more people to decide not to use their services.

One reason people are not using airline services is because they think they are being lied to. This includes Flights 800 and 587. How many people just on this forum know someone who saw something in the sky that evening in 1996?

[Wm Bach]

Whether it's spontaneous CWT explosions on 747s that were never grounded, shoebombers, errant Navy targeting, terrorists with missiles, muslim pilots/co-pilots, or federal baggage checker thuggery and long lines, there is plenty of reason to eschew the airlines.

A better bet is to get an instrument rating, and purchase or rent a ship for any cross country jaunts. Despite the much higher accident rate, at least your life is in your own hands when you've done your own pre-flight check and have the stick in front of you.