Gerald Grinstein Delta Quotations

Given the critical nature of our financial situation, this provides much needed financial relief while we seek to reach a comprehensive agreement with ALPA. We greatly appreciate the additional sacrifices Delta employees - including our pilots - are making to help save the company. Working together, everyone's efforts are contributing to the operational progress and network improvements being made under the company's transformation plan.

The action we have taken is a necessary and responsible step to preserve Delta's value for our creditors, customers, employees, business partners and other stakeholders as we address our financial challenges and work to secure our future, ... Delta is open for business as usual and will continue normal operations throughout the reorganization process. Our customers can be confident that they remain our number one priority and that their travel plans and SkyMiles are secure.

Delta is fragile ... and it is not a good time to begin a consolidation discussion. The only time to do that is when you have leverage and strength. So that may be somewhere out in the future but that's not now.

Delta people understandably must make career decisions based on their own best interests and personal circumstances. For those who leave the company either through choice or by the plan's requirements, I hope you know how much your service has been appreciated.

Delta will move quickly and decisively to do what is necessary to beat our competitors and meet our financial commitments,

As Delta continues its transformation to become a more customer-focused airline, we are incorporating the best of Song into the best of Delta, ... Our new Song service will set the standard in transcontinental travel, making Delta the first choice for customers on these routes.

As Delta takes steps to secure its future as a competitive airline, we will continue to take a hard look at all of our operations and assets to identify opportunities to strengthen our financial position in the face of continuing market pressures and factors outside of our control, including fuel prices.

I want to assure you. Delta is open for business as usual.

All Delta employees have made significant contributions to help Delta succeed, and they continue to demonstrate a level of professionalism and dedication unrivaled in this industry. Thanks to everyone's sacrifice and continued focus on taking good care of our customers, coupled with the network and revenue improvements we are making, we are delivering real results. We have a solid plan for the future; one that holds great opportunity for all Delta people.

It remains our strong preference to reach a consensual agreement that is equitable and that helps Delta realize the cost reductions that will enable it to survive and to successfully restructure. I believe these are not mutually exclusive goals and, in the best interest of the company and everyone concerned, we will proceed in good faith in an attempt to realize them.