1.   Delta spokesman Bill Berry said there is no time frame for the search.

2.   Delta spokesman John Kennedy read a brief company statement on the eve of the talks, which will run for at least several months and could go longer.

3.   Delta spokesman John Kennedy said the airline believes it acted properly in the original election and will comply with Mediation Board rules in the rerun.

4.   Delta spokesmen said Monday they could offer no comment on the board discussions.

5.   Delta spokesman Bill Berry said the ALPA lawsuit has no merit.

6.   Delta spokesman Clay McConnell declined comment on the American-Northwest reports.

7.   Delta spokesman John Kennedy declined comment other than to say the airline was aware of the report.

8.   Delta spokesman Todd Clay said the airplane was searched without success.

9.   Delta spokesman Tom Donahue said the airline had no plans for a buyback.

10.   Delta spokesman Bill Berry said the board consulted with both legal experts and major shareholders.