October 7, 2002

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

NATIONAL MEDIATION BOARD

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

Re: Allegheny Airlines and the AFA reach Agreement

Washington, D.C. - The National Mediation Board is pleased to announce that Allegheny Airlines and the Association of Flight Attendants (AFA), working with Senior Mediator Les Parmelee, reached a tentative contract agreement today, October 7, 2002, covering the craft or class of Flight Attendants.

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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