ADVISORY/Aviation Expert Darryl Jenkins of The George Washington University to Provide Analysis/Comments On Unprecedented Fiancial Crisis U.S. Airlines Face in Wake of Terrorist Attacks.

Business Editors

ADVISORY... for Monday (Sept. 17)

--(BUSINESS WIRE)

Jenkins outlines "devastating" economic hardships on the industry

for the foreseeable future

When: Monday, September 17, 2001 at 3:00PM EST.

Who: Professor Darryl Jenkins, director of the Aviation Institute

at The George Washington University, and one of the nation's

foremost aviation experts.

What: The events of last Tuesday caused an immediate and lasting

impact on the airline industry. Congress is considering a

relief package for the nation's carriers, and over the weekend

Mr. Jenkins offered his assessment of the financial plight of

the industry and its future. Mr. Jenkins will share his

analysis on the state of the airline industry going forward

with the media during a teleconference.

Where: Media are invited to participate in the briefing by dialing

888-469-1934, and then providing the following information:

Conference host: Darryl Jenkins

Password: Jenkins

Media can view and follow Mr. Jenkin's overview during the

teleconference by logging onto www.airtravelsolutions.org

(available just prior to the teleconference's start) and

opening the Powerpoint presentation.

Contact: To RSVP for the teleconference or for additional

information, please contact:

Matt Triaca [phone]

Emily Richeda [phone]