February 19, 2008

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

NATIONAL MEDIATION BOARD

Contact: NMB Public Information Line -- (202) 692-5050

Re: Astar and ALPA reach Tentative Agreement

Washington, D.C. -- The National Mediation Board (NMB) is pleased to announce that Astar reached a tentative Collective Bargaining Agreement on January 29, 2008, with the Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA) representing the craft or class of Pilots.

Mediation was guided by Senior NMB Mediator Zachery Jones.

Specific information regarding the contract or its provisions should be obtained directly from the parties.

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