1. Why was the new baggage handling system so important to United?
2. What appears to be the single greatest risk in the decision to build DIA?
3. What impact do the rating agencies (i.e. Moody's and Standard & Poor's) have in the financing of the airport?
4. Assume that DIA finally opens and with a debt of $3 billion. Is the revenue stream sufficient to pay interest each year and pay the principal at maturity?
5. What options are available to DIA if the coverage falls below 100%?
6. Is there additional revenue space available (i.e. unused capacity)?
7. What is the function of the project management team (PMT) and why were two companies involved?