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Adventures of Link: Delta Deal's (as Good as) Dead

March 18, 2008 at 5:00 PM | 0 Comments

Well, the superairline is as good as dead. Pilots at Delta and Northwest couldn't hash out a compromise over seniority, a major sticking point on a merger.

While the airlines could potentially get together without the pilots on board, Delta doesn't think that's a good idea. And so for now, the two legacy carriers will fly solo into the brave new world of $110-a-barrel jet fuel. Bring on the surcharges!

Related Stories:
· Letter from Delta Pilots' Union Chairman on Merger Talks [Official Site]
· Delta Pilots Union Unable to Reach Seniority Deal [AJC]
· Delta, Northwest Pilots Unable to Reach Deal [Chicago Tribune]
· Pilots' Talks Apparently Fail in a Northwest-Delta Hookup [NYT]
· Airline Mergers coverage [Jaunted]

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