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The work we have done significantly improves United's ability to compete with the best U.S. airlines,

Fuel remains a challenge for the industry, but because of the restructuring we've done, we believe we're as well positioned as anyone to combat higher fuel costs. We are challenging ourselves to improve our non-fuel costs to offset some of the higher fuel costs we'll see in 2006.

The numbers tell the story. Year to date in 2005, the company's operating earnings improved by over $450 million, despite fuel costs that are $1.3 billion higher than last year. When United exits bankruptcy in February 2006, we will be ready to compete aggressively with the best carriers in a way that is distinctly United.

Ajay has been involved for a number of years in projects to improve our utilization of resources across the company, which made him a natural choice for the corporate real estate position. He will bring his expertise in technology, operations and process improvement to a whole slate of high- profile projects to improve and consolidate our facilities around the world.

Our approach is clearly working, as the numbers show. We have substantially improved our financial performance despite dramatic increases in fuel costs over the last 12 months. And United has one of the best operating records in the industry -- in on-time departures, baggage handling, fewest customer complaints and other areas helping us to outpace the industry in unit revenue.

The year-over-year improvement in operating profit despite record fuel prices demonstrates United's significantly improved competitiveness. United is well on the way to completing the Chapter 11 reorganization process and emerging as a strong competitor.

Bankruptcy gets you a number of tools you can use to improve your financial situation, ... We don't think there are any more tools we can use.