October 6, 2005

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

NATIONAL MEDIATION BOARD

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

Re: USA-3000 Airlines and IBT Reach Agreement

Washington, D.C. -- The National Mediation Board (NMB) is pleased to announce that the International Brotherhood of Teamsters (IBT) reached a tentative collective bargaining agreement on October 5, 2005, with USA-3000 Airlines, covering the craft and class of Pilots. Mediation was guided by NMB Mediators Dick Hanusz and Mike Tosi.

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

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