Colgan Air Inc. Reaches Tentative Agreement With Flight Attendants

MEMPHIS, TN -- (MARKET WIRE) -- 03/28/08 -- Pinnacle Airlines Corp.'s (NASDAQ: PNCL) wholly owned subsidiary, Colgan Air Inc., a regional airline with headquarters in Manassas, Va., announced today that it has reached a tentative agreement with the United Steel Workers (USW) as the legal representative of the Colgan Air Flight Attendant group.

"The USW has a history of fair representation of employees, and understanding that the mutual interest of employees and companies is for both to grow and prosper," said George A. "Buddy" Casey, President of Colgan Air Inc. "We look forward to a meaningful relationship and thank the committees on both sides for their hard work and spirit of cooperation."

About Colgan Air Inc.

Colgan Air Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Pinnacle Airlines Corp., is a regional airline operating as Continental Connection, United Express and US Airways Express. Launched in 1991, today Colgan Air offers over 350 daily flights to 53 cities in 13 states. Colgan is recognized for the exceptional service levels it provides its Customers and is a leader in providing air service to small and medium-sized cities in the United States. Colgan operates 6 Q-400s, 40 Saab 340s and 5 Beech 1900 regional airliners, and has hub operations in Boston, Houston, New York, and Washington-Dulles. Colgan Air employs more than 1,200 People.

For more information contact: Joe Williams Pinnacle Airlines Corp. 901-346-6162

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