Issues like this occur from time to time at any airline, and at Northwest, we investigate any such operational issues.

We are meeting our obligations to the state of Minnesota as set forth in the covenants of the pertinent financing agreements.

We are continuing to experience a normal operating day.

Northwest experienced mechanical issues prior to the strike and we continue to experience them today. So this isn't new.

If the person at the wheel refuses to ask for directions, it is time for a new driver.

It was really nice working with her, ... She's a very sweet little girl. We had a lot of rehearsal time together. When we were just getting to know each other she would tell me stories about her dog and her grandma before we got on with doing scenes together. She worked really hard but seemed to enjoy it. I hope we didn't torture her too much.