The money available to pay benefits is eventually going to run out unless Congress enacts comprehensive pension reform to get plans better funded and provide the insurance program with additional resources.

The problem will become much worse. To call upon taxpayers - most of whom don't have defined-benefit pensions - to pay for the benefits of those who do would be fundamentally unfair.

fuel, wages, health care, utilities and aircraft leases.

As long as companies remain in operation with ongoing pension plans, they have a legal obligation to meet their funding requirements.

Northwest and Delta continue to be responsible under the law for making their pension contributions.

Unfortunately, the financial health of the PBGC is not improving, ... The money available to pay benefits is eventually going to run out unless Congress enacts comprehensive pension reform to get plans better funded and provide the insurance program with additional resources.