Justice Dept. approves Delta-NW merger
Oct 30th, 2008, 11:21 AM
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Justice Dept. approves Delta-NW merger
Do you think this means Delta will join the Star Alliance?
I hope so. We're fortunate to be able to fly almost anywhere direct domestically - except SLC. Delta does fly there direct.
I hope so. We're fortunate to be able to fly almost anywhere direct domestically - except SLC. Delta does fly there direct.
Oct 31st, 2008, 10:51 AM
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As you may expect, everybody who flies CO is wondering when the switch will happen. Contractually, once DL and NW merges (i.e. 10/29/08), CO can request to get out of Skyteam in 9 months time.
So, if CO did actually requested that, they could get out by late July 2009. But Skyteam may even let them out earlier.
Joining Star Alliance is a separate matter. I'd assume they want to be in Star immediately after they leave Skyteam, but will there be a gap due to logistics? I have no idea.
So, if CO did actually requested that, they could get out by late July 2009. But Skyteam may even let them out earlier.
Joining Star Alliance is a separate matter. I'd assume they want to be in Star immediately after they leave Skyteam, but will there be a gap due to logistics? I have no idea.
