F Michael Rogers

F. Michael Rogers, a retired Air Force general, says he thinks he knows what well-heeled civilians want when it comes to air travel. He is putting his idea to the test Tuesday when MGM Grand Air, a luxury airline with a glitzy name, begins transcontinental service from Los Angeles.

F. Michael Rogers, a retired Air Force general, says he thinks he knows what well-heeled civilians want when it comes to air travel. He is putting his idea to the test Tuesday when MGM Grand Air, a luxury airline with a glitzy name, begins transcontinental service from Los Angeles.

Reclusive financier Kirk Kerkorian plans to return to the airline business, it was learned Wednesday. In documents filed earlier this week with the Department of Transportation, a group financed by Kerkorian said it intends to begin an all-first-class carrier named MGM Grand Air. The airline, which will have a total of $20 million invested, plans to begin service with two airliners April 20, initially between Los Angeles and Newark, N.J.