UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington DC 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) May 13, 1999
Big Sky Transportation Company
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
MONTANA 1-7991 81-0387503
(State or other (Commission (IRS Employer
jurisdiction file number) identification
of incorporation) number)
1601 Aviation Place, Billings MT 59105
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code (406) 245-9449
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(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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Item 5. Other Events
The Registrant has entered into a Code Sharing Agreement with
Northwest Airlines effective June 2, 1999. Under this agreement, passengers
traveling on the Registrant's Big Sky Airlines Billings, Montana hub route
network and connecting with the Northwest Airlines system, will travel under
the Northwest Airlines code, have the benefit of one-stop passenger and
baggage check-in, and receive Northwest Airlines WorldPerks Frequent Flyer
mileage accrual. Registrant's Big Sky Airlines Billings hub system serves
eleven communities in Montana, North Dakota, and Washington, utilizing
Metro III and Metro 23 series aircraft. Northwest Airlines is the world's
fourth largest airline providing service to more than 500 cities.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
BIG SKY TRANSPORTATION CO.
d.b.a BIG SKY AIRLINES
By:/s/ Kim B. Champney
Kim B. Champney
President & CEO
Dated: May 20, 1999
