"We will continue to see airlines seeking the best possible deal they can get from suppliers."
That is still the most any airline has sought from the loan board.
But he said that the airline would seek savings elsewhere.
This means that airlines seek the best possible price for each seat, taking into account a variety of market factors.
The airline was seeking $4.5 billion for the loss of the aircraft and the effect on the airline's business.
The airline sought Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection five days later.
The airline sought the permission as part of its overall restructuring efforts.
The airline has been seeking government permission to stretch the payments out over 30 years.
The airline had sought to limit damages to $75,000 a passenger.
For the 777, three hours is 1,260 miles; the airlines are seeking 1,450 miles.