Merger in the Air

  • Politicians may be unable to stop NWA deal
    While politicians can raise concerns about Minnesota losing jobs and a corporate headquarters, they're not likely going to be able to stop the deal.April 15, 2008
  • Markets, politicians show skepticism about NWA, Delta deal
    Both Northwest and Delta's stocks fell the day after the companies announced Delta was acquiring Northwest. On the political front, U.S. Rep. Jim Oberstar promised rigorous scrutiny of the deal, saying it threatened competition.April 15, 2008
  • Regional airports play a wait-and-see game
    Airport officials throughout the region are wondering what exactly Delta's acquisition of Northwest Airlines will mean for airports outside of the Twin Cities.April 15, 2008
  • What should we know about Delta?
    What do Northwest customers need to know about Delta Air Lines, as Delta announces its plans to acquire Northwest?April 15, 2008
  • Labor unions unhappy with Delta deal
    Airline executives today sketched out terms of Delta's acquisition of Northwest Airlines. But the course the merger takes is also in the hands of the people who fly the planes, carry the luggage and pour the coffee.April 15, 2008
  • In the Loop: A eulogy for Northwest Airlines
    Northwest has not always been a flyers' favorite. But it is a fixture in the travel memories of millions of Americans -- especially those of us here in the Midwest. If the deal with Delta goes through, Northwest will lose its name and its Twin Cities headquarters. Minnesota Public Radio's "In The Loop" asked listeners to write their own "eulogies" to the carrier we've come to know so intimately. Terri Bly, of Mendota Heights, took up the call.April 15, 2008
  • Passengers have mixed reaction to the merger
    News of the Delta-Northwest deal was greeting travelers at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport on Monday night and Tuesday morning.April 15, 2008
  • News Cut: NWA, Delta CEOs hope deal can be approved quickly
    In a conference call with investors today, executives of Delta and Northwest airlines said they hope the Justice Department can approve Delta's acquisition of Northwest by the end of this year, but it may take until 2012 for the two airlines to be fully combined. They also said the merger allows the combined airline to use smaller jets on many routes.April 15, 2008
  • About Delta
    In March, MPR reporter Annie Baxter put together two stories about Delta Airlines; where the airline came from and where CEO Richard Anderson plans to take it.April 15, 2008
  • When two big airlines become one
    Midday examines the merger of Delta and Northwest Airlines, and what it will mean for consumers and the future of the airline industry.Midday, April 15, 2008
  • A new giant in the skies
    Midmorning talks with aviation industry analysts about what the Delta acquisition of Northwest Airlines will mean for the airline industry and for the flying public.Midmorning, April 15, 2008
  • NWA-Delta merger goes forward; deal draws mixed reactions
    Delta Air Lines is buying Eagan-based Northwest Airlines, creating what will be the world's biggest airline.April 15, 2008
  • Klobuchar plans to hold hearings on NWA-Delta merger
    Even if the merger between Delta and Northwest Airlines is quickly approved, it could be some time before the combination gets off the ground.April 14, 2008
  • Done deal
    Delta Air Lines says it has reached an agreement with Northwest Airlines to take over Northwest and create the world's biggest carrier.April 14, 2008
  • Delta, NWA eye Tuesday for possible merger announcement
    The Northwest Airlines board of directors is expected to meet today to consider a merger proposal from Delta Air Lines. A deal could be announced as early as tomorrow.April 14, 2008
Merger in the Air photo by Michael Carter

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