Kurt Ebenhoch
Kurt Ebenhoch
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.
added customers giving seats value
It's a test. For those customers who value seats with added legroom, we're giving them this choice.
affected aircraft completion events factor hurricane improved including katrina leading month negatively operations service start steadily strike weather weeks
Northwest's operations steadily improved after the start of the AMFA strike, ... In the weeks leading up to the strike during the month of August, Northwest's on-time performance, completion factor and aircraft out of service were negatively impacted by an AMFA slowdown, as well as weather events including Hurricane Katrina that negatively affected the operations of all airlines.
affected aircraft completion events factor hurricane improved including katrina leading month negatively operations service start steadily strike weather weeks
Northwest's operations steadily improved after the start of the AMFA strike. In the weeks leading up to the strike during the month of August, Northwest's on-time performance, completion factor and aircraft out of service were negatively impacted by an AMFA slowdown, as well as weather events including Hurricane Katrina that negatively affected the operations of all airlines.
consider markets serve
We consider all of the markets we serve to be competitive.
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.
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.
consistent continue days experience normal performance
We continue to experience normal operation, ... Our operational performance is consistent with that of other days this month.
agreement continue negotiate progress reaching
We continue to negotiate and are making progress in reaching a consensual agreement with our pilots.
board continue mediation national talk
We continue to talk with the National Mediation Board and AMFA,
adequate confident number qualified recruit
We are very confident that we will be able to recruit an adequate number of experienced and qualified replacement technicians.
adequately concerned interests
We are concerned that US carrier interests are not being adequately considered.
airline operate prepared structure
We are prepared to operate the airline with our new maintenance structure indefinitely.
available remain return willing
We remain available and willing to return to the table.