Don't forget to account for the famous retirement buldge.. .. .You know! The one that says over half of pilots currently employed are at least in their late forties or older.. .. .There is also a large stack at 50 plus. . .. .Some went after 09-11 but.... .. .It still remains a timebomb for the airlines.. .. .-Also_. .. .Terminal 5 is going to be built, air travel will increase, the tabloid readers will shortly be asking 'What happened on September 11th? Why can't I get a cheap flight to Tenerife?'.. .. .In the short term things aren't rosy, but if it is your bag, hang in there because in the medium term it WILL swing around.. .. . <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="biggrin.gif" /> If all else fails blind optimism and a pig headed refusal to face up to reality will see us through. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="biggrin.gif" />