Merger Mania: The Overlooked Detail in the Delta-NWA Saga
Before you start planning your next trip with what could be the country's largest carrier, better wait for the deal to be approved. But wait, didn't Delta and NWA already announce a merger? They did, but Northwest's pilots are resisting a deal.
You probably won't notice it on the new marketing website created for the airline, but a mention of the sticking point is there:
With respect to Northwest pilots, Delta has committed to use its best efforts to reach a combined Delta-Northwest pilot agreement, including resolution of pilot seniority integration, prior to the closing of the merger.
In other words: Hang on one sec, while we beat these folks into submission. And we can think of at least one other person who won't like this news: Rep. James Oberstar. The congressman from Minnesota declared his anti-merger stance the last time Delta and Northwest were flirting. Can't imagine he'll enjoy the idea this time around, especially since Delta headquarters will be in Atlanta not Minneapolis.
As for us? We'll be standing by to welcome our new global airline overlords until they can, you know, actually get some pilots on board.
Related Stories:
· NewGlobalAirline.com [Official Site]
· Airline Mergers coverage [Jaunted]
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