11.   This boosted the shares of Delta and other airlines whose ratings were not changed.

12.   Those agencies have not announced a decision on whether they will change their ratings.

13.   Appearance on the rating watch does not inevitably mean that the existing rating will be changed.

14.   The ruling means that these flights will be operated under increased FAA scrutiny and the airline will not be allowed to expand its services until the rating is changed.

15.   Vuthiphong said TRIS seldom announces across-the-board downgrades, normally choosing to change company ratings one at a time.