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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

NWA pilots threaten to oppose merger

Broadcast: Midmorning, 04/14/2008, 10:45 a.m.

A long-discussed merger between Northwest Airlines and Delta could be announced as early as Tuesday, but Northwest pilots say they could oppose the merger if the airlines do not keep the best interests of the pilots in mind.

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