June 18, 2002

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

NATIONAL MEDIATION BOARD

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

Re: American Trans Air and ALPA Reach Tentative Agreement

The National Mediation Board is pleased to announce that American Trans Air and the Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA), working with an NMB Mediator, reached a tentative contract agreement on June 17, 2002, covering the craft or class of Flightcrew Members. The agreement is subject to union member ratification.

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

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