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EXHIBIT 99.1
JOINT FILING AGREEMENT
In accordance with Rule 13d-1(k) under the Securities Exchange Act of
1934, as amended, the undersigned agree to the joint filing on behalf of each of
them of a statement on Schedule 13G (including amendments thereto) with respect
to the Common Stock MESABA HOLDINGS, INC. and further agree that this agreement
be included as an exhibit to such filing. Each party to the agreement expressly
authorizes each other party to file on its behalf any and all amendments to such
statement. Each party to this agreement agrees that this joint filing agreement
may be signed in counterparts.
In evidence whereof, the undersigned have caused this Agreement to be
executed on their behalf this 24th day of August, 2000.
PAR INVESTMENT PARTNERS, L.P.
By: PAR GROUP, L.P.
its general partner
By: PAR CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, INC.
its general partner
By: /s/ Frederick S. Downs, Jr.
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Frederick S. Downs, Jr., Vice President
PAR GROUP, L.P.
By: PAR CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, INC.,
its general partner
By: /s/ Frederick S. Downs, Jr.
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Frederick S. Downs, Jr., Vice President
PAR CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, INC.
By: /s/ Frederick S. Downs, Jr.
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Frederick S. Downs, Jr., Vice President
