Democrat and Chronicle staff and wire reports

(Sunday, October 14, 2001) -- Speaking of economic patriotism, one of Eastman Kodak Co.'s most vocal supporters is doing his part.

Mitch Goldstone, co-owner of 30 Minute Photos Etc. of Irvine, Calif., has launched a campaign to convince people to travel to New York City by airplane on Nov. 11 -- two months to the day since the attacks.

The goal: to prove that flying is safe and to support New York by spending money on restaurants, Broadway shows and other places. Goldstone describes the project as a humanitarian mission.

The city of Irvine and numerous other organizations are involved. Goldstone's Kodak connections came in handy: George Fisher, former CEO, connected Goldstone to executives at Delta Air Lines, which is providing air services. Fisher is on Delta's board.