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Delta Merger Rumors Take Off

Deal could set off a wave of consolidation as airlines struggle to contain costs

By Jim O'Neill,  Newser User

Posted Jan 11, 2008 8:00 AM CST

(Newser) – Airline merger talks are in the air, with Delta Air Lines executives expected to get the go-ahead from their board today to court Northwest or United. Delta’s matchmaking efforts began with exploratory talks in December, the Wall Street Journal reports. The news prompted airline...   Read full story »

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