Merger in the Air

  • Minn. lawmakers to hold hearing on NWA-Delta combo
    Now that Delta and Northwest are combined, Minnesota lawmakers want to know if their state is going to get a fair shake.November 9, 2008
  • Delta president says changes will occur gradually
    Delta Air Lines president Ed Bastian said the integration of Delta Air Lines and its new subsidiary, Northwest Airlines, will proceed slowly. And customers will come first.October 31, 2008
  • Northwest, Delta begin integration
    The end of Northwest Airlines has begun. Late yesterday afternoon, Delta Air Lines closed on its purchase of Eagan-based Northwest.October 30, 2008
  • Justice Department approves Northwest-Delta merger
    Delta and Northwest airlines cleared away their last big obstacle to forming the world's largest airline today. The U.S. Justice Department said the merger has benefits and will not hurt competition.October 29, 2008
  • Delta CEO promises smooth merger
    Delta Air Lines' Chief Executive Richard Anderson says the Atlanta-based carrier's acquisition of Northwest Airlines will not produce headaches for passengers.October 8, 2008
  • Delta, NWA pilots lay out arguments over seniority
    Pilots of Delta Air Lines and Northwest Airlines are in the midst of closed-door arbitration hearings to figure out how to merge their seniority lists before the two air carriers merge.October 6, 2008
  • Southwest Airlines coming to Twin Cities airport in '09
    Southwest Airlines Co. plans to begin service next March to the Twin Cities airport, its first new market in more than a year. The service will initially be limited to flights to and from Chicago.October 1, 2008
  • Delta, NWA shareholders approve combination
    Delta Air Lines shareholders give the go-ahead to the company's purchase of Northwest Airlines today, following action earlier in the day by Northwest shareholders, who also approved the combination.September 25, 2008
  • FAA approves transition plan for Delta, NWA merger
    The Federal Aviation Administration has approved a transition plan aimed at combining the operations of Eagan-based Northwest Airlines and Delta Air Lines, which are merging.September 22, 2008
  • Delta, NWA pilots approve new contract
    Pilots at Delta and Northwest have approved a joint collective bargaining agreement. The new contract is a key part of Delta's plan to acquire Northwest.August 11, 2008
  • Northwest writes off investment in Midwest Airlines
    Northwest Airlines says the value of its $213 million investment in Midwest Airlines has dropped to zero.August 7, 2008
  • Northwest Airlines posts $377 million 2Q loss
    Northwest said its losses came as it took another large accounting charge, and fuel expenses continued to rise sharply.July 23, 2008
  • Northwest cuts 2,500 jobs
    The Eagan-based carrier says it will also begin charging fees to check luggage. Northwest says the actions are necessary because of high fuel prices.July 9, 2008
  • NWA pilots to get 2.4 percent equity in new Delta
    That's one of several details revealed in a summary of a contract agreement reached between pilot negotiators from both carriers. Current Delta pilots would receive a 3.5 percent equity stake.July 1, 2008
  • NWA pilot union leaders favor contract with Delta
    Leaders of the pilots' union at Northwest Airlines today unanimously recommended rank-and-file members approve a tentative contract with Delta Air Lines. The contract would help pave the way for Delta to acquire Northwest.June 27, 2008
Merger in the Air photo by Michael Carter

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