Sun, Nov 30, 2008
Aero-News: Quote of the Day
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of the Day usually derives from current news, though we reserve the
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day's events and issues.
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thought-provoking.
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Aero-News Quote of the Day
"We are extremely pleased to resolve all claims put
forward in this litigation and look forward to re-branding service
under the Aloha name in the near future. This settlement resolves
all claims by Aloha Airlines related to Mesa's entry into the
Hawaiian inter-island market and permits us to focus solely on our
core competency of providing the best service, convenient schedules
and low fare pricing to our customers. We intend to carry on
Aloha's proud tradition, maintain Mesa's status as Hawaii's low
cost air carrier and look forward to future growth opportunities
made possible by this settlement."
Source: Jonathan Ornstein, CEO of Mesa Air
Group. Mesa has settled with the former controlling shareholder of
Aloha Airlines, concerning a lawsuit stemming from Mesa's alleged
wrongdoing over pricing for its go! Airlines inter-island
subsidiary... which conspired to drive 61-year-old Aloha out of
business. Under terms of the settlement announced Friday, Mesa
admits no wrongdoing in bringing about Aloha's demise... but it
will make a cash payment of $2 million to Aloha's biggest
shareholder. It may also soon adopt the Aloha name for go!
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