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Merger in the air

The merger of Eagan-based Northwest Airlines and Atlanta-based Delta Air Lines will create the country's largest air carrier.

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Merger in the air

Northwest moves closer to a merger

February 19, 2008

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The pilots unions at Northwest and Delta Airlines have reportedly come to an agreement on how to consolidate if the two companies merge. An agreement would help clear the way for a merger. Morning Edition host Cathy Wurzer talked with Minnesota Public Radio's Marty Moylan.

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