thing, to suck in as much air as possible to create the thrust. it will melt in the back of the engines and stick on to the vanes at the front and back. i want to show the plumes of ash. the pictures are unbelievable. that s the last thing you want to see as a pilot head into. there s a text 360 question from a viewer in illinois who wants to know, what s the expected financial strain on the already troubled commercial flight industry? roughly for european airlines it s about $1 billion give or take. nobody really knows. it s a number out of the air. they re seeking compensation from the european commission, from european governments, largely on the basis, and the same precedent that was set on 9/11 when the u.s. government compensated american carriers. but it s not just the hit airlines are taking. companies are taking hits on both sides look, whether you are a flower grower with tulips in amsterdam or carnations in kenya. whether you ve got fresh fish that needs to be brou
this is a fox news alert. the department of homeland security sending a warning to it airlines flying to russia for the winter olympics. dhs warning terrorists might try to smuggle explosives on to planes using toothpaste tubes. officials say they are not aware of any specific threat to the u.s. they routinely share information w. domestic and international partners including those associated with world events including the olympics at so muchy. stay tuned for more on the story. as the new york times editorial board gone offer the board on this one. ceo tripling estimate full time working hours lost because of obama care. the new york times calling it mostly a good thing. joining us our political panel the hill s elise viebeck and susan fer new york times saying it s mostly a good thing. not surprised the new york times ed liberal on ed