It takes time to turn around an operation this large. But the reality is, Delta has to turn around its financial performance very soon and very dramatically if it is to survive.

While our scheduled time frame to reverse the comparable-store sales decline at the Speedy locations proved overly optimistic, since September we have made considerable progress in improving their performance.

Reality is the leading cause of stress for those in touch with it.

The reality of getting to the big leagues is not very good. But I can still get it done. I still have the passion. But this wouldn't be a bad way to go out.

Its first policy is to avoid interruptions to rail and air transportation.

If Delta's cash runs out, its fate is out of its hands.