The conversations are continuing, according to people with knowledge of the discussions.
The sequence of events began late last week, according to people with knowledge of the discussions.
Those talks are continuing, people with knowledge of the discussions said.
"We're nearly there," a source with knowledge of the discussions said.
Barclays, equally frustrated, walked away on Sunday, said the person with knowledge of the discussions.
Two people with knowledge of the discussions said it might be several days before the Giambi deal was officially completed.
But several people with knowledge of the discussions said there was no leading proposal as of Thursday night.
The agreement among the three airlines will last 10 years, people with knowledge of the discussions said.
According to several people with knowledge of the discussions, the apportionment of leadership positions remained a major sticking point.
First, he congratulated the Boeing chief on the deal, according to the person with knowledge of the discussions.
The board's formal discussions about Mr. Sloan's departure began last week, according to a person with knowledge of the discussions.
