And the airlines wanted nothing to do with them.

But the airlines reportedly do not want American to own part of the system.

So the airlines want, among other steps, better intelligence work by Government agencies.

If the airlines want our personal business, they will have to charge substantially less.

But most airlines want the money, and tough choices remain.

The pilots have offered cuts worth up to $705 million, but the airline wants $1 billion.

"The airlines, as I understand it, actually want people to use up their miles," he said.

The airline wants "to create a different environment than people are used to," he added.

Some airlines wanted to be paid back for all the delays.

The airline wants to extend the offer date to March 15.