Carl C. Icahn, the chairman of Trans World Airlines, has indicated in recent days that he is pondering whether to make an offer.

Mr. Icahn, a former chairman of Trans World Airlines, is an active investor known for a willingness to act promptly.

Mr. Icahn, the chairman of Trans World Airlines, was traveling and could not be reached for comment.

They approached Carl C. Icahn, the chairman of Trans World Airlines, suggesting that if he took over Eastern, the unions would accept pay cuts.

Carl C. Icahn, chairman of Trans World Airlines, which has a $1 billion bankroll, also wants to sit out this part of the market action.

Mr. Icahn, chairman of Trans World Airlines, controls the largest block of Texaco stock: a 12.3 percent stake.

Mr. Icahn is chairman of Trans World Airlines.

One bidder everyone noticed was Carl C. Icahn, the chairman of troubled Trans World Airlines.

Donald F. Craib Jr., the new chairman of Trans World Airlines, said yesterday that he would expand the airline this year.

A person mentioned frequently is Carl Icahn, chairman of Trans World Airlines and a specialist in corporate takeovers.