Jon Austin

When (negotiations) broke last night, everybody made sure everyone had everyone's phone numbers.

When (negotiations) broke last night, everybody made sure everyone had everyone's phone numbers.

Our two networks are so dissimilar because they overlap in so few places that this is not really going to read more

Our two networks are so dissimilar because they overlap in so few places that this is not really going to affect any one service.

It's an extremely difficult time for both the airline and the industry and the cuts we're proposing are painful but read more

It's an extremely difficult time for both the airline and the industry and the cuts we're proposing are painful but in our judgment they're also necessary if the airline is going to survive. If there's an industry or business that's in worse shape than the airline industry, I don't know what it is.

We're ready any time, any place, anywhere. This is the last thing I wanted to be here tonight telling you.

We're ready any time, any place, anywhere. This is the last thing I wanted to be here tonight telling you.

Northwest does not want a strike and we remain actively engaged at the negotiating table. At the same time, however, read more

Northwest does not want a strike and we remain actively engaged at the negotiating table. At the same time, however, we have the responsibility to make orderly and timely provisions to minimize confusion and disruptions should a strike occur. We want to keep our passengers fully informed and to assist them with alternative travel arrangements.