Industry & Services >> Analyst Interviews >> May 7, 2001

Airline Companies: Michael Linenberg – Merrill Lynch

MICHAEL J. LINENBERG is a Director in Merrill Lynch's Equity Group and provides research coverage of North American-based airlines, both major and regional carriers. His current coverage includes Air Canada, Alaska, America West, AMR Corporation, US Airways, West Jet, Air Tran, Atlantic Coast Airlines, Mesa Air Group, Mesaba Holdings and Sky West. Prior to his position in equity research, Mr. Linenberg worked in Merrill Lynch's Investment Banking Transportation Group. A graduate of Panoma College, Mr. Linenberg holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics. Profile
TWST: Let's start with the approach that you take to the airline

industry. What do you include in your coverage of the sector?

Mr. Linenberg: I cover all of the major US carriers. I also cover