The stock completely broke down after hours, as the second-biggest shipping company by market capitalization blamed constrained revenue growth in its FedEx Express group for the shortfall.
But as the United States transitions to a carbon-constrained economy, new industries would develop, consequently spawning jobs and sustaining growth while also improving air and water.
With Heathrow's growth constrained, direct routes across the North Sea and links via other European hubs - Amsterdam, Paris, Frankfurt and so on - Scotland's inbound tourism and outbound business could do with new options.