As I write this blog, the oil prices peaked to $139 a barrel. This is unprecedented. The airline industry was never meant to operate in this type of conditions. There is no doubt that as of now there are at least 2-3 airlines that are in danger of relapsing back to bankruptcy protection, or liquidation. Those airlines that survive may feel incline to cut corners with safety just to survive. Nervous fliers need to especially now peruse airlines they may travel on carefully to make sure you get the best & safest service for your dollar. We all remember the fiasco just a few months ago with safety inspectors giving breaks to Southwest, & American Airlines. Although this rarely happens, it does happen.