November 19, 2001

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

NATIONAL MEDIATION BOARD

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

Re: Delta and TWU Reach Tentative Agreement

Washington, D.C. -- The National Mediation Board is pleased to announce that Delta Airlines and the Transport Workers Union (TWU) have reached a tentative contract agreement.

Mediation between Delta and the TWU, representing pilot ground training instructors, began in February 2001 and was guided by Mediator Jack Kane.

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