Merger in the Air

  • Switching out the signageOne year later, Delta-NWA merger sees few kinks
    It's been a year since Delta and Northwest removed the last obstacle to their merger, winning a crucial go-ahead from the U.S. Justice Department. The past year has brought a lot of changes for Northwest employees and travelers.October 29, 2009
  • NWA headquartersDelta puts Northwest headquarters in Eagan on the market
    Delta has listed the former Northwest building with a South metro commercial real estate firm. The airline is also marketing another adjacent Northwest site near Interstate 494.October 8, 2009
  • Delta getting closer on integrating Northwest
    About half of the old Northwest Airlines planes that will get Delta's colors have been repainted, and the rest will be finished by mid-2010, a Delta executive said on Thursday.October 1, 2009
  • Delta cutting more management jobs
    Delta Air Lines Inc., the world's biggest airline operator, is planning to cut more management and administrative jobs, but isn't saying how many, according to a recorded message and a memo from top executives.August 7, 2009
  • No more WorldPerks from U.S. Bank
    Throughout the Twin Cites many people carry the Northwest Airlines WorldPerks Visa credit card. But that card will disappear as Delta Air Lines absorbs Northwest. And that's ignited a battle to put new credit cards in the wallets of consumers who've long packed the WorldPerks credit card.April 9, 2009
  • Minneapolis International says goodbye to NWA, hello Delta
    Twin Cities air travelers today saw the biggest changes so far in the merging of Northwest Airlines into Delta Air Lines. The main terminal at the Twin Cities airport got a major makeover over the past few days as Delta erased most signs of Northwest.March 31, 2009
  • Minneapolis airport says goodbye to NWA signs and hello to Delta
    Some big changes are coming this weekend as Delta Air Lines accelerates its efforts to absorb Northwest Airlines.March 27, 2009
  • Seniority issue could be expensive for Delta
    Delta Air Lines may be in the costly position of hiring employees it ideally wouldn't need, spending precious cash it wants to preserve in the uncertain economy.March 21, 2009
  • Southwest Airlines' impact on Minnesota air travelers
    Southwest Airlines begins service to the Twin Cities on March 8th. How is airline competition affecting Minnesota air travelers?Midday, March 3, 2009
  • Union that struck Northwest gives up at Delta
    The mechanic's union that waged an unsuccessful strike against Northwest Airlines in 2005 is packing up its wrenches at Delta Air Lines, Northwest's new corporate parent.February 26, 2009
  • MAC to consider new deal for Northwest HQ
    Minnesota's largest air carrier is about to strike a new deal with the Metropolitan Airports Commission.January 25, 2009
  • Most memorable stories of 2008
    Midday looks back at some of the year's most memorable stories from Minnesota Public Radio reporters.Midday, January 2, 2009
  • Delta to cut capacity; hints at layoffs
    Delta Air Lines Inc. hinted Tuesday that more job cuts could be on the way as it disclosed that it will reduce consolidated system capacity by 6 percent to 8 percent in 2009, compared to the current year.December 2, 2008
  • Lawmaker say Delta may lose state tax breaks
    State lawmakers say Delta Air Lines might lose large tax breaks in Minnesota, once the Northwest headquarters in Eagan is relocated.November 13, 2008
  • Delta faces tough workplace issues in takeover of NWA
    Delta and Northwest Airlines are in the early stages of knitting together their two operations. One of the trickiest issues ahead is how to combine the two workforces.November 13, 2008
Merger in the Air photo by Michael Carter

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