You know a war’s on because the airline industry’s best pals in Congress are promising a bailout. Technically, federal loan guarantees. Whatever. It’s still government-dependent corporate behemoths taking advantage of the war for their own ends.

Running an airline means losing money during bad economic times. Get used to it, or get out, but don’t go running to your buddies in Washington, D.C. And by the way, how do you expect to make a profit when you’re charging $400-plus for a three-day trip to Houston, Texas, so Karen and I can visit her friends and family there. Losers.