This is a day we hoped would never come. However, we are prepared for this event. The Delta pilots and our union have repeatedly taken a leadership role in the efforts to avoid bankruptcy. Unfortunately, Delta's plan to avoid bankruptcy was not successful. Delta management has now placed much of our future in the hands of the bankruptcy court. We will use all legal means to protect our contract.

Our contract has been placed in jeopardy as a result of Delta's petition for bankruptcy protection, ... The fight that has just begun will be intense and difficult.

And that's just a start.

Our heart went out for her. We felt like we should do something.

Your union has been planning for all contingencies while trying to remain realistic about a very difficult business environment.

We are making very good progress with this outbreak and we are pleased so far over the results that have occurred.

The pilots understand. It's a critical time period.

I really think this will be a bombshell on Madison Avenue.