The situation is still brittle, even though the Gate Gourmet dispute is nearly over and BA is back working. There remains the possibility things will erupt again.

We are still assessing the situation.

We are pleased to have concluded the basis and substance of a deal with Gate Gourmet. The key to unlocking this dispute now lies firmly in the hands of Gate Gourmet and the Transport and General Workers' Union (TGWU). They must sort out their differences for the good of our customers and the employees of Gate Gourmet.

Eight out of the 10 guys in our rotation were in a quote-unquote insurmountable situation last year when we played against Houston. For us, that's something that's sunk in, that we talk a lot about. We've got some guys who know how to respond. Is this game any bigger than Game 3 in Houston last year? ... I don't think so.

I was in a great situation here and wasn't about to give up a great program for something that I didn't think that we could get done. Looking at the facilities they have and I've visited with a lot of people and I know there's a lot of talent right now in the younger classes but I'm not going to give up on those older classes.

But we are reaching the limits. These markets are at the very margin of aviation. (Most) airlines still fly in the eight to 12-hour sector. This is still where the biggest volume (in traffic) is.