"The initial operations out of Sharja were operationally restrictive and Kalitta pulled out" Not true, the number of dollars per hour under bid was about $1000 per. As some else said "when was the last time Connie was under bid?" From what I have seen and heard Connie will not and has not bid anything at a loss. It my be break even, but not at a loss. As far a operational restrictive I can't answer that. They are still operating in and out of Sharja with 747-200's. I believe that is the same airframe SAI uses? abet PW vs GE's.