Filed by
Delta Air Lines, Inc.
Pursuant
to Rule 425 under the Securities Act of 1933
and
deemed filed pursuant to Rule 14a-12
of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended
Subject
Company: Northwest Airlines Corporation
Commission
File No.: 001-15285
Forward-looking
Statements
This
information includes “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the safe
harbor provisions of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act
of 1995. Words such as “expect,’ “estimate,” “project,” “budget,”
“forecast,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “plan,” “may,” “will,” “could,” “should,”
“believes,” “predicts,” “potential,” “continue,” and similar expressions are
intended to identify such forward-looking statements. These
forward-looking statements include, without limitation, Delta's and Northwest’s
expectations with respect to the synergies, costs and charges and
capitalization, anticipated financial impacts of the merger transaction and
related transactions; approval of the merger transaction and related
transactions by shareholders; the satisfaction of the closing conditions to the
merger transaction and related transactions; and the timing of the completion of
the merger transaction and related transactions.
These
forward-looking statements involve significant risks and uncertainties that
could cause the actual results to differ materially from the expected results.
Most of these factors are outside our control and difficult to
predict. Factors that may cause such differences include, but are not
limited to, the possibility that the expected synergies will not be realized, or
will not be realized within the expected time period, due to, among other
things, (1) the airline pricing environment; (2) competitive actions taken by
other airlines; (3) general economic conditions; (4) changes in jet fuel prices;
(5) actions taken or conditions imposed by the United States and foreign
governments; (6) the willingness of customers to travel; (7) difficulties in
integrating the operations of the two airlines; (8) the impact of labor
relations, and (9) fluctuations in foreign currency exchange
rates. Other factors include the possibility that the merger does not
close, including due to the failure to receive required stockholder or
regulatory approvals, or the failure of other closing conditions.
Delta
cautions that the foregoing list of factors is not exclusive. Additional
information concerning these and other risk factors is contained in Delta’s and
Northwest’s most recently filed Forms 10-K. All subsequent written
and oral forward-looking statements concerning Delta, Northwest, the merger, the
related transactions or other matters and attributable to Delta or
Northwest or any person acting on their behalf are expressly qualified in their
entirety by the cautionary statements above. Delta and Northwest do not
undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statement, whether
written or oral, relating to the matters discussed in this news
release.
Additional
Information About the Merger and Where to Find It
In
connection with the proposed merger, Delta will file with the Securities and
Exchange Commission (“SEC”) a Registration Statement on Form S-4 that will
include a joint proxy statement of Delta and Northwest that also constitutes a
prospectus of Delta. Delta and Northwest will mail the joint proxy
statement/prospectus to their stockholders. Delta and Northwest urge
investors and security holders to read the joint proxy statement/prospectus
regarding the proposed merger when it becomes available because it will contain
important information. You may obtain copies of all documents filed with the SEC
regarding this transaction, free of charge, at the SEC’s website (www.sec.gov).
You may also obtain these documents, free of charge, from Delta’s website
(www.delta.com) under the tab “About Delta” and then under the heading “Investor
Relations” and then under the item “SEC Filings.” You may also obtain these
documents, free of charge, from Northwest’s website (www.nwa.com) under the tab
“About Northwest” and then under the heading “Investor Relations” and then under
the item “SEC Filings and Section 16 Filings.”
Delta,
Northwest and their respective directors, executive officers and certain other
members of management and employees may be soliciting proxies from Delta and
Northwest stockholders in favor of the merger. Information regarding the persons
who may, under the rules of the SEC, be deemed participants in the solicitation
of Delta and Northwest stockholders in connection with the proposed merger
will be set forth in the proxy statement/prospectus when it is filed with the
SEC. You can find information about Delta’s executive officers and directors in
its Annual Reports on Form 10-K (including any amendments thereto), Current
Reports on Form 8-K and other documents that have previously been filed with the
SEC since April 30, 2007 as well as in its definitive proxy statement to be
filed with the SEC related to Delta’s 2008 Annual Meeting of Stockholders. You
can find information about Northwest’s executive officers and directors in its
Annual Reports on Form 10-K (including any amendments thereto), Current Reports
on Form 8-K and other documents that have previously been filed with the SEC
since May 31, 2007 as well as in its definitive proxy statement to be filed with
the SEC related to Northwest’s 2008 Annual Meeting of Stockholders. You can
obtain free copies of these documents from Delta and Northwest using the contact
information above.
The
following information is available at www.newglobalairline.com.
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A
Win for Employees
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Delta and
Northwest employees will directly participate in the growth and future success
of the combined company. The transaction allows us to make the following
additional commitments to the employees of Delta and Northwest:
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Non-pilot
employees of Delta and Northwest will participate in the benefits of the
combined airline by receiving a 4 percent equity stake in the new company
upon closing. The stock will be allocated based upon relative payrolls of
the companies and your individual earnings. International employees will
receive a cash payment, in lieu of
stock.
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There
will be no involuntary furloughs of U.S.-based frontline employees or hub
closures as a result of this
transaction.
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Delta
and Northwest employees will enjoy reciprocal pass privileges on both
airlines’ worldwide networks, beginning as soon as possible during the
regulatory review process.
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Delta
pilots will participate in the benefits of the combined airline through a
new four-year agreement that facilitates the integration of the carriers
and realization of the combined revenue synergies. With respect to
Northwest pilots, Delta has committed to use its best efforts to reach a
combined Delta-Northwest pilot agreement, including resolution of pilot
seniority integration, prior to the closing of the
merger.
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About
the Merger
Merger
Timeline
Combining
Delta and Northwest will take time. The merger is subject to several regulatory
approvals from U.S. and foreign antitrust authorities. It is expected that the
regulatory review period will be completed later this year.
Until the
transaction receives required approvals, there will be no changes to either
airline’s flight schedule, frequent flyer program, customer service, or
corporate structure as a result of the transaction.
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A
Win for Customers
The
combined airline will provide convenient connections between more
destinations in the U.S. and around the world than any other
airline.
As
a stronger, more financially stable company, the combined airline will be
able to reinvest in upgrading its fleet and upgrading services that make
flying more convenient and enjoyable for customers.
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Benefits
for customers include:
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Service
to over 390 destinations in 67 countries, including more than 140 small
communities across America.
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The
combination of Delta’s strengths in the South, Mountain West, Northeast,
Europe and Latin America with Northwest’s leading positions in the
Midwest, Canada and Asia
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Access
to 840 destinations in 162 countries through SkyTeam
Alliance.
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Maintained
operations and enhanced access to more destinations worldwide at all
current Delta and Northwest hubs in Atlanta, Cincinnati, Detroit, Memphis,
Minneapolis/St. Paul, New York-JFK, Salt Lake City, Tokyo-Narita, and
Amsterdam.
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An
enhanced customer experience from investments in the fleet, including the
opportunity to exercise options for the delivery of up to 20 new widebody
jets, and investments in new customer services, including enhanced
self-service tools, better bag tracking technology, new seats and
refurbished cabins.
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Enhanced
competition in the industry as the combined company becomes a stronger
airline, better able to compete with discount carriers and growing
international airlines that are serving more markets in the
U.S.
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A
Win for Communities
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Benefits
for communities include:
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The
combined airline will continue operations and enhance international
connections at all current Delta and Northwest hubs in Atlanta,
Cincinnati, Detroit, Memphis, Minneapolis/St. Paul, New York-JFK and Salt
Lake City.
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Following
the merger, Delta will serve more than 140 small communities in the United
States – more than any other
airline.
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Potential
new economic development, trade and tourism benefits from enhanced global
access to and from cities and towns across the U.S. due to the merged
company's unprecedented international
network.
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Delta
and Northwest connect more of America's small communities to the world than any
other airline.
Small
Community Airports Served
* Reflects airports served between Jan
08 and Dec 08, plus announced additions, less announced cancellations, including
seasonal services. "Small Communities" defined as those with 2006 FAA Passenger
Boarding Counts of ‹ 500K Source: OAG, FAA
A
Win for Communities
Atlanta
Delta and
Northwest are joining together to create a new stronger airline that will be a
win for employees, customers and communities.
Atlanta
will be home to the world headquarters of the combined company.
Delta
has deep roots in Atlanta.
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Delta
initiated service to Atlanta in
1930.
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Delta’s
corporate headquarters have been located in Atlanta since
1941.
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Together,
Delta and Northwest currently employ over 27,000 Georgia residents and generate
nearly $27 billion in economic benefits each year for Georgia.
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Atlanta
will continue to be the world’s preeminent airline hub and hometown to the
world’s largest airline.
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The
merger of Delta and Northwest will mean more long-term, stable employment
opportunities.
Employees
in Georgia will benefit from increased long-term job security at a more
resilient airline better able to weather the industry’s traditional boom and
bust cycle.
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Employees
provided with an equity stake in the combined
airline.
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There
will be no involuntary furloughs of frontline employees or hub closures as
a result of this transaction.
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Delta
and Northwest employees will enjoy reciprocal pass privileges on both
airlines’ worldwide networks, beginning as soon as possible during the
regulatory review process.
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Existing
pension plans for both companies’ employees will be
protected.
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Frontline
employees of both airlines will be provided seniority protection through a
fair and equitable seniority integration
process.
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The
combined company will offer service to more destinations worldwide.
The
merged airline will connect Atlanta and the entire Southeast to the
world.
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By
combining Northwest’s leading positions in Canada and Asia with Delta’s
strength across the Caribbean, Latin America, Europe, the Middle East and
Africa, customers and communities will benefit from enhanced access to
destinations worldwide.
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More
convenient access will provide Atlanta and surrounding communities with
potential opportunities for economic development, new investment and
increased tourism.
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The
combination of Delta and Northwest will not change the competitive environment
for customers in Atlanta.
Competition
among carriers in Atlanta will continue to thrive.
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Delta
has 993 peak day departures from Atlanta, while Northwest currently has
only 14, demonstrating that the companies have complementary route
networks with very little overlap.
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Three
discount carriers serve Atlanta.
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A
Win for Communities
Cincinnati
Delta and
Northwest are joining together to create a new stronger airline that will be a
win for employees, customers and communities.
Cincinnati
will continue to be an important Midwest regional hub in the merged carrier’s
growing international network.
Delta
has deep roots in Cincinnati.
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Delta
was the first to introduce jet service to Cincinnati in 1960, providing
the catalyst for significant growth in the
region.
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Delta
has served Cincinnati since 1941 and has operated a major hub here since
1986.
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Together,
Delta and Northwest currently employ over 7,000 residents of Ohio and Kentucky
and generate annual economic benefits of more than $6.5 billion for Ohio and
more than $4.5 billion for Kentucky.
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Cincinnati
will continue to be a vital part of the merged
network.
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Cincinnati
is home to a major reservations
center.
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The
merger of Delta and Northwest will mean more long-term, stable employment
opportunities.
Employees
in the Cincinnati area and throughout Ohio and Kentucky will benefit from
increased long-term job security at a more resilient airline better positioned
to weather the industry’s traditional boom and bust cycle.
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Employees
provided with an equity stake in the combined
airline.
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There
will be no involuntary furloughs of frontline employees or hub closures as
a result of this transaction.
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Delta
and Northwest employees will enjoy reciprocal pass privileges on both
airlines’ worldwide networks, beginning as soon as possible during the
regulatory review process.
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Existing
pension plans for both companies’ employees will be
protected.
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Frontline
employees of both airlines will be provided seniority protection through a
fair and equitable seniority integration
process.
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The
combined company will offer service to more destinations worldwide.
The
merged airline will connect Cincinnati and the entire Ohio Valley to the
world.
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By
combining Northwest’s leading positions in Canada and Asia with Delta’s
strength across the Caribbean, Latin America, Europe, the Middle East and
Africa, customers and communities will benefit from enhanced access to
destinations worldwide.
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More
convenient access will provide Cincinnati and the surrounding areas with
potential opportunities for economic development, new investment and
increased tourism.
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The
combination of Delta and Northwest will not change the competitive environment
for customers in Cincinnati.
Competition
among carriers in the Cincinnati area will continue to thrive.
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Delta
has 383 peak day departures from Cincinnati, while Northwest currently has
only 11, demonstrating that the companies have complementary route
networks with very little overlap.
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Two
discount carriers serve the Cincinnati
area.
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A
Win for Communities
Detroit
Delta and
Northwest are joining together to create a new stronger airline that will be a
win for employees, customers and communities.
Detroit
will continue to serve as an important hub city with connections across the
globe.
Northwest
has deep roots in Detroit.
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Northwest
has served Detroit since 1958 and has operated a hub here since
1986.
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Together,
Delta and Northwest currently employ more than 9,000 Michigan residents and
generate more than $11 billion in economic benefits each year for
Michigan.
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Detroit
will serve as the premier hub in the Great Lakes region with connections
across the globe.
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The
merger of Delta and Northwest will mean more long-term, stable employment
opportunities.
Employees
in Michigan will benefit from increased long-term job security at a more
resilient airline better positioned to weather the industry’s traditional boom
and bust cycle.
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Employees
provided with an equity stake in the combined
airline.
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There
will be no involuntary furloughs of frontline employees or hub closures as
a result of this transaction.
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Delta
and Northwest employees will enjoy reciprocal pass privileges on both
airlines’ worldwide networks, beginning as soon as possible during the
regulatory review process.
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Existing
pension plans for both companies’ employees will be
protected.
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Frontline
employees of both airlines will be provided seniority protection through a
fair and equitable seniority integration
process.
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The
combined company will offer service to more destinations around the world than
any other U.S. carrier.
The
merged airline will connect Detroit and the entire Great Lakes region to the
world.
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By
combining Northwest’s leading positions in Canada and Asia with Delta’s
strength across the Caribbean, Latin America, Europe, the Middle East and
Africa, customers and communities will benefit from enhanced access to
destinations worldwide.
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More
convenient access will provide Detroit and the surrounding areas with
potential opportunities for economic development, new investment and
increased tourism.
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The
combination of Delta and Northwest will not change the competitive environment
for customers in Detroit.
Competition
among carriers in Detroit will continue to thrive.
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Delta
has only 19 peak day departures from Detroit, while Northwest currently
has 520, demonstrating that the companies have complementary route
networks with very little overlap.
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Four
discount carriers serve the Detroit
area.
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A
Win for Communities
Memphis
Delta and
Northwest are joining together to create a new stronger airline that will be a
win for employees, customers and communities.
Memphis
will continue be an important regional hub in the merged airline’s growing
international network.
Delta
and Northwest have deep roots in Memphis.
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Delta,
via its predecessor airline Chicago & Southern, has served Memphis
since 1934.
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Memphis
has served as a hub for Northwest since
1986.
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Together,
Delta and Northwest currently employ 4,000 Tennessee residents and generate more
than $3 billion in economic benefits each year for Tennessee.
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Memphis
will continue to be one of the combined airline’s largest hubs with
extensive nonstop international and domestic
service.
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The
merger of Delta and Northwest will mean more long-term, stable employment
opportunities.
Employees
in Tennessee will benefit from increased long-term job security at a more
resilient airline better positioned to weather the industry’s traditional boom
and bust cycle.
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Employees
provided with an equity stake in the combined
airline.
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There
will be no involuntary furloughs of frontline employees or hub closures as
a result of this transaction.
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Delta
and Northwest employees will enjoy reciprocal pass privileges on both
airlines’ worldwide networks, beginning as soon as possible during the
regulatory review process.
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Existing
pension plans for both companies’ employees will be
protected.
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Frontline
employees of both airlines will be provided seniority protection through a
fair and equitable seniority integration
process.
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The
combined company will offer service to more destinations around the world than
any other U.S. carrier.
The
merged airline will connect Memphis and the Mid-South to the world.
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By
combining Northwest’s leading positions in Canada and Asia with Delta’s
strength across the Caribbean, Latin America, Europe, the Middle East and
Africa, customers and communities will benefit from enhanced access to
destinations worldwide.
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More
convenient access will provide Memphis and the surrounding areas with
potential opportunities for economic development, new investment and
increased tourism.
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The
combination of Delta and Northwest will not change the competitive environment
for customers in Memphis.
Competition
among carriers in Memphis will continue to thrive.
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Delta
has 14 peak day departures from Memphis, while Northwest currently has
233, demonstrating that the companies have complementary route networks
and very little overlap.
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Two
discount carriers serve Memphis.
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A
Win for Communities
Minneapolis/St.
Paul
Delta and
Northwest are joining together to create a new stronger airline that will be a
win for employees, customers and communities.
The
Minneapolis/St. Paul hub will remain an important base of operations for the
combined airline.
Northwest has deep roots in
Minneapolis/St. Paul.
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Minneapolis/St.
Paul has been home to Northwest since
1926.
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Together,
Delta and Northwest currently employ more than 12,000 Minnesota residents and
generate more than $12 billion in economic benefits each year for
Minnesota.
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Minneapolis/St.
Paul will continue to be one of the combined airline’s premier hubs with
extensive nonstop international and domestic
service.
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Delta
is committed to retaining significant jobs, operations and facilities in
Minnesota.
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The
merger of Delta and Northwest will mean more long-term, stable employment
opportunities.
Employees
in Minnesota will benefit from increased long-term job security at a more
resilient airline better positioned to weather the industry’s traditional boom
and bust cycle.
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Employees
provided with an equity stake in the combined
airline.
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There
will be no involuntary furloughs of frontline employees or hub closures as
a result of this transaction.
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Delta
and Northwest employees will enjoy reciprocal pass privileges on both
airlines’ worldwide networks, beginning as soon as possible during the
regulatory review process.
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Existing
pension plans for both companies’ employees will be
protected.
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Frontline
employees of both airlines will be provided seniority protection through a
fair and equitable seniority integration
process.
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The
combined company will offer service to more destinations worldwide.
The
merged airline will connect Minneapolis/St. Paul and the Great Plains to the
world.
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By
combining Northwest’s leading positions in Canada and Asia with Delta’s
strength across the Caribbean, Latin America, Europe, the Middle East and
Africa, customers and communities will benefit from enhanced access to
destinations worldwide.
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More
convenient access will provide Minneapolis/St. Paul and the surrounding
areas with potential opportunities for economic development, new
investment and increased tourism.
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The
combination of Delta and Northwest will not change the competitive environment
for customers in Minneapolis/St. Paul.
Competition
among carriers in the Minneapolis/St. Paul will continue to thrive.
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Delta
has 17 peak day departures from Minneapolis/St. Paul, while Northwest
currently has 484, demonstrating that the companies have complementary
routes with very little overlap .
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Three
discount carriers serve Minneapolis/St.
Paul.
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A
Win for Communities
New
York
Delta and
Northwest are joining together to create a new stronger airline that will be a
win for employees, customers and communities.
New
York-JFK has been the cornerstone of Delta’s international expansion. The merger
will make JFK an even more important international gateway.
Delta
has deep roots in New York City and throughout New York State.
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Delta
has flown to the Big Apple for over 50
years.
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New
York-JFK has served as a Delta hub since
1991.
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The
Delta Shuttle has been serving New York business travelers since
1991.
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Together,
Delta and Northwest currently employ almost 4,500 people at JFK airport and
4,400 residents of New York State. Delta and Northwest generate more than
$13 billion in economic benefits each year for New York State.
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JFK
airport will continue to be one of the combined airline’s largest hubs
with extensive nonstop international and domestic
service.
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Delta
will provide more service in the state of New York than any other
airline.
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The
merger of Delta and Northwest will mean more long-term, stable employment
opportunities.
Employees
in New York will benefit from increased long-term job security at a more
resilient airline better positioned to weather the industry’s traditional boom
and bust cycle.
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Employees
provided with an equity stake in the combined
airline.
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There
will be no involuntary furloughs of frontline employees or hub closures as
a result of this transaction.
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Delta
and Northwest employees will enjoy reciprocal pass privileges on both
airlines’ worldwide networks, beginning as soon as possible during the
regulatory review process.
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Existing
pension plans for both companies’ employees will be
protected.
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Frontline
employees of both airlines will be provided seniority protection through a
fair and equitable seniority integration
process.
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The
combined company will offer service to more destinations worldwide.
The
merged airline will connect New York City and the entire Northeast to the
world.
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By
combining Northwest’s leading positions in Canada and Asia with Delta’s
strength across the Caribbean, Latin America, Europe, the Middle East and
Africa, customers and communities will benefit from enhanced access to
destinations worldwide.
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convenient access will provide New York City and the surrounding areas
with potential opportunities for economic development, new investment and
increased tourism.
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The
combination of Delta and Northwest will enhance the competitive environment for
customers in New York City.
Competition
among carriers in the New York City market will continue to thrive.
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Delta
has 198 peak day departures from New York-JFK, while Northwest currently
has only 6, demonstrating that the companies have complementary routes
with very little overlap.
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Seven
discount carriers serve the New York City Metropolitan
area.
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A
Win for Communities
Salt
Lake City
Delta and
Northwest are joining together to create a new stronger airline that will be a
win for employees, customers and communities.
Salt Lake
City will be the primary gateway to the West for the combined
Delta/Northwest.
Delta
has deep roots in Salt Lake City.
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Delta,
via its predecessor Western Air Lines, started service to Salt Lake City
in 1926.
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Salt
Lake City became a significant hub for Delta in
1987.
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Together,
Delta and Northwest currently employ approximately 3,000 Utah residents and
generate more than $7 billion in economic benefits each year for
Utah.
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Salt
Lake City will continue to be one of the combined airline’s largest
hubs.
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The
merged airline will provide more service to Utah than any other
airline.
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The
merger of Delta and Northwest will mean more long-term, stable employment
opportunities.
Employees
in Utah will benefit from increased long-term job security at a more resilient
airline better positioned to weather the industry’s traditional boom and bust
cycle.
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Employees
provided with an equity stake in the combined
airline.
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There
will be no involuntary furloughs of frontline employees or hub closures as
a result of this transaction.
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Delta
and Northwest employees will enjoy reciprocal pass privileges on both
airlines’ worldwide networks, beginning as soon as possible during the
regulatory review process.
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Existing
pension plans for both companies’ employees will be
protected.
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Frontline
employees of both airlines will be provided seniority protection through a
fair and equitable seniority integration
process.
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The
combined company will offer service to more destinations worldwide.
The
merged airline will connect Salt Lake City and the Mountain West to the
world.
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By
combining Northwest’s leading positions in Canada and Asia with Delta’s
strength across the Caribbean, Latin America, Europe, the Middle East and
Africa, customers and communities will benefit from enhanced access to
destinations worldwide.
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convenient access will provide Salt Lake City and the surrounding areas
with potential opportunities for economic development, new investment and
increased tourism.
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The
combination of Delta and Northwest will not change the competitive environment
for customers in Salt Lake City.
Competition
among carriers in Salt Lake City will continue to thrive.
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Delta
has 336 peak day departures from Salt Lake City, while Northwest currently
has only five, demonstrating that the companies have complementary routes
with very little overlap.
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discount carriers serve Salt Lake
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A
Win for Communities
Connecting
Communities to the World
Both
Delta and Northwest have proud histories of providing service to America’s small
and rural destinations. This combination will build on that history to enhance
the connections between America’s small communities and cities across the U.S.
and around the world.
Delta
connects small communities with the world.
Small
communities will have enhanced international access.
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The
merged carrier will serve more than 140 small communities – more than any
other airline.
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convenient access will provide America’s small communities with
opportunities for economic development, new investment and
tourism.
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By
combining the complementary networks of Delta and Northwest, the merged carrier
will serve more small and rural communities in the United States than any other
airline.
Small
Community Airports Served
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Reflects airports served between Jan 08 and Dec 08, plus announced additions,
less announced cancellations, including seasonal services. “Small Communities”
defined as those with 2006 FAA Passenger Boarding Counts of <500K Source:
OAG, FAA
A
Win for Customers
Customer
Fact Sheet
A
combined Delta and Northwest will create a stronger global airline focused on
providing excellent service, value and increased travel options to
customers.
Customers will enjoy more travel
options.
Customers
will be able to fly to more destinations, have more schedule options and more
opportunities to earn and redeem frequent flyer miles in what will become the
world’s largest frequent flyer program.
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Delta
customers will benefit from Northwest’s leading positions in the Midwest,
Canada and Asia, and Northwest customers will have access to Delta's
strength across the South, Mountain West, Northeast, Europe, the Middle
East, Latin America and Africa.
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Small
communities throughout the United States will enjoy enhanced access to
more destinations worldwide.
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The
combined airline will maintain all existing hubs within the Delta and
Northwest networks.
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The
combination will strengthen existing SkyTeam relationships to provide
seamless access to over 840 destinations in 162 countries
worldwide.
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Customers
will benefit from an enhanced travel experience.
The
combination of Delta and Northwest will create a stronger airline better able to
invest in fleet upgrades and new services for customers.
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Both
airlines will accelerate upgrades to existing international aircraft with
lie-flat seats and personal on-demand
entertainment.
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The
combined company also will be able to improve customers’ travel experience
through new products and services, including enhanced self-service tools,
better bag-tracking technology, new seats and refurbished cabin
interiors.
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By
joining Delta and Northwest’s networks and fleets, the combined airline
will be better able to match the right planes with the right routes,
making transportation more efficient across our entire
network.
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Customers
will benefit from continued strong competition within the airline industry after
the merger of Delta and Northwest.
The
growth of discount airlines will continue to fuel competition.
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Discount
carriers currently carry one third of domestic
passengers.
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Southwest
carries more domestic passengers than Delta and Northwest
combined.
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Discount
airlines currently serve every U.S. legacy airline hub city and region and
have built their own hubs in over half of these
locations.
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Discount
airlines operate hubs in three Delta and Northwest hubs, in addition to
serving all Delta and Northwest
hubs.
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Discount
airlines account for 60% of outstanding narrowbody aircraft orders,
demonstrating that continued discount airline expansion is
assured.
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A
Win for Customers
International
Service
Delta and
Northwest bring unique international destinations to each carrier's existing
customers.
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international service map.
A
Win for Customers
Unique
Domestic Service
A unique
regional presence allows for an end-to-end merger.
Click the image above for a larger
domestic service map.