Delta, Northwest and the Urge to Merge
You take the Pacific . . . and we'll take the Atlantic!
Reports are widespread, but there’s still no official word on the reported merger talks between Northwest Airlines and Delta Air Lines. If a merger does occur, both airlines’ pilots unions will likely play a vital role in the process, negotiating the best way to bring the two work groups together. Industry analysts are saying it’s a good fit, combining Northwest’s Asia-Pacific routes with Delta’s U.S. - European route system. The merger would create the world’s largest airline and be subject to Department of Transportation approval. Stay tuned.
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