The whole article is here http://slate.msn.com/?id=2058937 <blockquote>quote:</font><hr> (It is) unfair that Amtrak's operating subsidy of $521 million should come under attack at the same time that the federal government is shoveling $5 billion outright and $10 billion in possible loan guarantees to the U.S. airline industry in response to 9/11. To get this bailout, the airlines had scarcely to raise a finger. Interestingly, before the era of flight, railroads were often referred to as "air lines." (For example, the Chicago-New York Electric Air Line Railroad.) This suggests the obvious solution to Amtrak's plight: It should declare itself an airline, put its feet up, and watch the federal dollars roll in. <hr></blockquote> hehehe "Amtrak Airlines" - I love it!
Hmmm, I could see it happening... they could get a new paint scheme if they did it, and Amtrak would just love that! Dane
Hmmm, I could see it happening... they could get a new paint scheme if they did it, and Amtrak would just love that! Dane
