Kurt Ebenhoch
Kurt Ebenhoch
continue progress
We continue to make progress and negotiations continue.
consistent continue days experience normal performance
We continue to experience normal operation, ... Our operational performance is consistent with that of other days this month.
attempt believe best company continue customers immediate interest northwest seek strike work
We continue to believe that a work stoppage would not be in the best interest of the airlines, its employees, its customers or the communities Northwest serves. If ALPA would attempt to strike Northwest Airlines, the company would seek an immediate injunction.
believe judge strike unions
We do not believe that unions have the right to strike if the judge imposes terms.
available remain return willing
We remain available and willing to return to the table.
demand planes quickly ready service
We have those planes on the ground, ready to go. They can quickly be put in service should demand warrant it.
aisle appalled charge
I was appalled that they would charge me (extra) for my aisle seat.
adequately concerned interests
We are concerned that US carrier interests are not being adequately considered.
discuss future issues labor private unions
We are having private conversations with each of our labor unions to discuss issues impacting the future of Northwest.
both progress
We are making progress in discussions with both ALPA and PFAA.
affected air impact included markets operations survey traffic weather
The survey was unscientific and completely random, and included markets that could have been affected by weather or air traffic which impact the operations of all airlines, not just Northwest.
economic pool qualified
Because of economic conditions, we have a big pool of qualified technicians.
bearing choice coach exit people whether
Coach Choice has no bearing whether or not the appropriate people are in exit rows.
along december early fell historical improved levels northwest peer performance relative rest results short
While our December on-time results fell short of historical levels at Northwest along with the rest of the industry, early indications are that our performance improved in January, individually and relative to our peer group.