"A spokesperson for Continental Airlines declined comment."

Yea, they're going to have to think hard on this one. This could change the whole structure of the industry. The plaintiffs have to look no further than the statements from Colgan after the accident, and UCAL just this week regarding the U-ALPA lawsuit, to see a connection.

"We meet all FAA standards."

Worded differently, "we are not obligated to do anything more than the absolute minimum of what the FAA requires--anything more is a wasted expense."

Doesn't sound nearly as good, but it is essentially what they're saying.