The negotiators had been in sessions involving five parties: the two airlines, the two pilot unions and the AMR creditors, represented by attorney Jack Butler.

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That letter reminds that the MOU was reached in talks involving negotiators for five parties: the airlines, their two pilot unions, the Allied Pilot Association and the U.S. Airline Pilots Association, and the creditors committee, represented by attorney Jack Butler.

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