Broken promises: Delta starts de-hubbing in Cincinnati
Is Delta Air Lines de-hubbing Cincinnati ahead of its merger with Northwest Airlines? It sure looks that way. Although the airline claims it isn’t, it appears the cutting has already begun.
New merger dance partners — British Airways and Iberia
British Airways and Iberia are talking merger. The two airlines plan to spend several months to discuss the terms. If it happens, the new entity would become the world’s third-biggest airline, behind Air France-KLM and Lufthansa.
Pilots clear another hurdle on path to airline merger
The pending merger between Delta Air Lines and Northwest Airlines is back in the news. And the news isn’t all bad — if you support the corporate marriage.
Remember Delta/Northwest merger promises? Forget about ‘em
As the ink was drying on the Delta/Northwest merger agreement, executives from both airlines boasted that their union would be consummated without any loss of flights, hubs or personnel. After all, the simple act of merging would quell the effects of fuel price rises.
Another busted airline merger
It seems that United Airlines and US Airways have called off their engagement. The litany of reasons is familiar, labor opposition, yada, yada, yada. I think the old saying, “You can’t make a silk purse out of a sow’s ear,” comes into play.
Hands up! Looks like a Senate hold-up
I’ve heard of Senators working hard to take care of their constituents, but Max Bacus seems to be going above and beyond the call of duty. And I’m afraid that what is good for Montana is not good for the rest of the country. Come to think about it, it may not be good for Montana in the long run either.
Could Delta-Northwest merger “relieve competitive pressures”?
These are scary words coming from airline analysts. A couple of days ago they were uttered as what I believe is the real reason that Delta and Northwest want to merge — to relieve competitive pressures. This means that the consumer will get the brown end of the stick.
Delta pilots clear proposed merger even as deal heads south
Delta Air Lines pilots may have approved contract revisions that effectively clear the way for a merger between their company and Northwest Airlines. But the proposed combination doesn’t look like such a deal anymore.
As US Airways, United inch closer to merger, experts ask: why?
Details are emerging on a likely United Airlines-US Airways union. It appears the carrier will be based in Chicago but that US Airways executives Doug Parker and Scott Kirby will lead the management team, reports the Chicago Tribune.
To merge or not to merge
The airline world is roiling with merger talk. Delta and Northwest have announced their engagement and the betting is whether they will make it to the altar. The other airlines are assessing how their world will change.