Mesaba Negotiations update:  April 28, 2006

The AMFA negotiating committee will meet with Mesaba management at 1100 on Tuesday, May 2. AMFA is prepared to continue to meet through the week. Updates
to be provided.

Another status conference was held today in bankruptcy court in regards to the 1113c motion filed by Mesaba. The court was advised that the mediation effort in
connection with pilots is ongoing. Mesaba's counsel indicated that Mesaba plans to meet with AFA and AMFA next week. A status report has been scheduled to be
provided to the court at 8 am on Thursday, May 11. It was indicated that courts decision would be rendered on that day unless the parties requested another delay.

AMFA continues to meet with ALPA and AFA to share information. Further meetings are scheduled for next week.

Nate