He fitted the airline ends together and gave them a locking twist.

The airline sustained heavy losses as a result, and ended 1998 in the red, after being profitable since 1993.

The airline ended operations on 21 November 2011 and entered Administration.

In 2001, the airline ended its passenger service, focusing exclusively on freight service.

Service was also inconsistent, with airlines frequently starting and ending routes.

Even so, the airline ended the quarter with $2.9 billion in unrestricted cash, more than many of its competitors.

The airline ended service at the airport completely on October 31, 1999.

Several weeks later, however, on April 22, 2010, the airline ended discussions with United regarding the merger.

As the airline ends operations, up to 30 employees will remain working at the headquarters.

You might say that the airline began with one handicapped passenger and ended with two.