Merger in the air

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.

Guests

• William Swelbar: Research engineer with MIT's International Center for Air Transportation. He is also a consultant for the airline industry.
• Hubert Horan: Aviation analyst and consultant.
• Joseph Schwieterman: Professor of public service management at Depaul University.

More from MPR

• Done deal
  April 14, 2008
• NWA-Delta merger draws mixed reactions
  April 15, 2008
• NWA headquarters goes but hub remains
  April 15, 2008
• A timeline of significant events in Northwest Airlines history
  April 14, 2008

Resources

• About William Swelbar
• Hubert Horan: Top 10 false claims about the need for U.S. airline mergers
• About Joseph Schwieterman