51.   Most airlines offer this service under brand names like GTE Airfone and British Telecom Skyphone.

52.   Most airlines offer discounts to active military personnel, especially valuable for short-notice leave.

53.   Most airlines offer toll-free telephone numbers and help desks for group travel, while many provide program details on their Web sites.

54.   Nonetheless, Garvett agreed the potential is big, and he expects all major airlines soon to offer auctions and deep discounts via the Internet.

55.   One airline even offers first-class passengers eyeglasses fitted with tiny liquid crystal displays.

56.   Other airlines also offer special Internet fares.

57.   Perhaps the chance to purchase the complimentary gift packs that airlines offer.

58.   Reservations made six days before departure usually do not qualify for significant discounts, although airlines sometimes offer three-day advance-purchase discounts.

59.   Scotto said the experience of other deregulated industries like telephones and airlines did not offer much hope for savings.

60.   Several other airlines offer connections through British gateways.