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Northwest's Merger Plans Still 'Evolving'

Airline 'very, very actively looking,' but uncertain on when, with whom

By Jim O'Neill,  Newser User

Posted Dec 5, 2007 12:39 PM CST
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(Newser) – Northwest Airlines is "very, very actively looking" for a merger partner, a company executive told Wall Street analysts yesterday, but it is uncertain whether such consolidation is more likely to be approved by the Bush administration or its successor, the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports. Analysts say Delta—known to be contemplating mergers, as is United—would be the best match with Northwest.

Northwest CFO Dave Davis said any deal would need to be in the works by February if it is to be approved by the Bush administration, perceived as friendly toward business—though Davis said many other factors are at play, including support from labor. Officials from United and Delta, also in New York, gave few specifics on merger plans.

Delta Airlines is looking at its merger options.
Delta Airlines is looking at its merger options.   (Getty Images)
Reporters and airline employees view the newest Northwest Airlines jet, a Bombardier CRJ-900 Wednesday, June 6, 2007 in Minneapolis. Northwest, which is upgrading its regional jet fleet, is adding a total of 72 new 76-seat jets, half of which will be the CRJ-900s. The new CRJ-900 shown will fly between...
Reporters and airline employees view the newest Northwest Airlines jet, a Bombardier CRJ-900 Wednesday, June 6, 2007 in Minneapolis. Northwest, which is upgrading its regional jet fleet, is adding a...   (Associated Press)
A passenger check Northwest Airlines departures at Detroit Metropolitan Airport in Romulus, Mich., Thursday, June 28, 2007.
A passenger check Northwest Airlines departures at Detroit Metropolitan Airport in Romulus, Mich., Thursday, June 28, 2007.   (Associated Press)
Northwest is considering a merger.
Northwest is considering a merger.   (Getty Images)
A United Airlines passenger jet takes off from the runway, United is considering its merger options.
A United Airlines passenger jet takes off from the runway, United is considering its merger options.   (Getty Images (by Event))
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