This article from NYTimes.com has been sent to you by psa188@juno.com. /-------------------- advertisement -----------------------\ Share the spirit with a gift from Starbucks. Our coffee brewers & espresso machines at special holiday prices. http://www.starbucks.com/shop/subcategory.asp?catalogFname=Starbucks&categoryFname=SaleFClearance&ci=274 \----------------------------------------------------------/ Delta and Its Pilots in Tentative Accord December 15, 2001 By REUTERS Delta Air Lines (news/quote) said yesterday that it had reached a tentative deal with its pilots that would allow the airline to trim costs as the industry continues to struggle in the aftermath of the Sept. 11 attacks. Under the deal, Delta pilots can schedule a monthlong leave while receiving partial payment equivalent to 55 hours of flying time, less than they would receive for a full month of work, the airline said. Delta, the No. 3 United States airline, which is based in Atlanta, said the agreement allowed it to reduce overall pay and better staff its different aircraft categories. "It's really a mutually beneficial agreement," said Christine Frias, a spokeswoman for the airline. The deal is still subject to approval by the Air Line Pilots Association. Union officials were not available for comment. http://www.nytimes.com/2001/12/15/business/15DELT.html?ex=1009445261&ei=1&en=8a4aae7fed1b6218 HOW TO ADVERTISE --------------------------------- For information on advertising in e-mail newsletters or other creative advertising opportunities with The New York Times on the Web, please contact Alyson Racer at alyson@nytimes.com or visit our online media kit at http://www.nytimes.com/adinfo For general information about NYTimes.com, write to help@nytimes.com. Copyright 2001 The New York Times Company