Mesaba Negotiations update for October 1, 2006

Mesaba has filed a motion in bankruptcy court to reopen the evidentiary record on the now pending motion for relief under section 1113(c) of the Bankruptcy Code. The
Bankruptcy Court has scheduled the hearing for October 10th, and Mesaba has asked for an expedited proceeding. Mesaba has requested that the Bankruptcy Court
issue its decision by Friday, October 13th. Mesaba has stated that if it is granted the ability to reject the union contracts, it will impose new terms and conditions on
Sunday, October 15th, absent tentative agreements. AMFA lawyers are working with Coalition lawyers on an aggressive response.

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