91.   Many governments are so far afraid to admit that over the long-term, only two to four major carriers are likely to survive in Europe.

92.   Long-distance carriers are particularly keen on catching the air wave, because they have national networks but lack direct connections to individual telephone and cable households.

93.   Mark Slitt, a spokesman for the airline, said the carrier is pleased to have settled the long-running lawsuits.

94.   Moreover, it is unclear how much longer the major carriers are willing to allow the government to hold onto their deposits from the last auction.

95.   Most analysts agree that at least one and possibly several carriers are likely to be forced into bankruptcy.

96.   Microsoft Treasurer Greg Maffei had joked with reporters moments earlier that the carrier could be a possible alternate venue, but it was booked.

97.   National carriers have been able to maintain high business fares as they consolidate their market dominance through alliances and code-sharing.

98.   Moscow has also begun sending troops by rail to the Black Sea, where four naval transport carriers are due to take them to Yugoslavia this week.

99.   Most carriers are so burdened with debt they could face bankruptcy.

100.   No carrier in bankruptcy is eligible for a loan.