Industry & Services >> Analyst Interviews >> May 7, 2001
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 airlineindustry. What do you include in your coverage of the sector?
Mr. Linenberg: I cover all of the major US carriers. I also cover