Today is an extraordinary day.

The status quo can't continue. It should be clear that Northwest isn't too big to fail.

All parties benefit from the clarity the deal provides.

This is not a plan cooked up by executives of the company to feather their own nests.

Her job was to turn everything upside down to see what might fall out.

It's nice to come back home. Obviously I grew up following the team and I am glad to be a part of the organization again. I just want to come in and work hard and help out any way I can.