Delta's Status Better Than United, Observers Say.

Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News;  December 4, 2002 ;     700+ words ......other big carriers, both Delta Air Lines and United Airlines have been losing...match those costs. But it's Delta's union-lite status relative to United that has allowed it to...employees: 68,000 vs. 83,000 at United. At Delta, you don't have all these...

Hostile bid for Delta stirs consolidation talk: US Airways offers $8...

Chicago Tribune (Chicago, IL);  November 16, 2006 ;     700+ words ......route structure. In fact, United contacted Delta about a possible merger 18 months ago, but Delta rejected the overture. United's management on Wednesday...its Pacific routes. If United considers a bid for Delta, the question is whether...

United, Delta merger rumored Airlines deny talks, but report says they've...

Rocky Mountain News (Denver, CO);  November 15, 2007 ;     700+ words ......official, reported Wednesday that United and Delta have held meetings to discuss...several said Wednesday that a United-Delta combination also could create...Lake City, a Delta hub. Although United and Delta denied they are meeting, the official...

Some say United, not US Airways, should buy Delta.

Chicago Tribune (Chicago, IL);  November 15, 2006 ;     700+ words ......route structure. In fact, United contacted Delta about a possible merger 18 months ago, but Delta rejected the overture. United's management on Wednesday...its Pacific routes. If United considers a bid for Delta, the question is whether...

DELTA AIR LINES: Delta, United to become partners in frequent flyer...

M2 Presswire;  July 1, 1998 ;     553 words ......1 July 1998-DELTA AIR LINES: Delta, United to become partners in frequent...sales and international. When Delta and United announced our marketing alliance...members at a future date. In April, Delta and United announced a strategic marketing...

NWA-Delta merger talks confirmed; Northwest executives said Delta also is...

Star Tribune (Minneapolis, MN);  January 16, 2008 ;     616 words ......talks with Northwest and United. We've said that Delta would be open to consolidation...similarities between Northwest and United, so Delta is leaving its options...a better partner. Both United and Northwest would give Delta access to the Midwest in...

-DELTA AIR LINES: Delta-United alliance benefits consumers, adds...

M2 Presswire;  May 29, 1998 ;     662 words ......PRESSWIRE-29 May 1998-DELTA AIR LINES: Delta-United alliance benefits consumers, adds...information regarding the alliance. Delta and United announced the alliance last month...frequent flyer benefits. Today, both United and Delta currently serve Rochester, NY...

United, American Airlines Plans Raise Stakes for Delta.(Knight...

Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News;  January 8, 2001 ;     700+ words ......mega-carriers and leave Delta in a more distant third place behind United and American. The...competition with the Delta Shuttle. United hopes that selling...become part of the United-US Airways merger...said Tom Slocum, Delta senior vice president...

Delta-United Alliance Benefits Consumers, Adds Incentives For Competition

PR Newswire;  May 28, 1998 ;     693 words ......information regarding the alliance. Delta and United announced the alliance last month...frequent flyer benefits. Today, both United and Delta currently serve Rochester, NY...they said. Through the alliance, United and Delta will offer consumers and communities...

Delta, United To Become Partners In Frequent Flyer Programs

PR Newswire;  June 30, 1998 ;     561 words ......sales and international. When Delta and United announced our marketing alliance...members at a future date. In April, Delta and United announced a strategic marketing...its network of route offerings. Delta and United have no plans to merge, however...

Delta May Still Be in Hunt with United for Arizona-Based Carrier.

Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News;  January 21, 1999 ;     700+ words ......he would love to talk to Delta or United. United announced its interest...the offer was spurned. -- Delta then entered into an alliance with United that links the two carriers...Delta. On the other hand, Delta and United remain separate competitors...

Delta to consider merger plans today; If the airline goes shopping,...

Star Tribune (Minneapolis, MN);  January 11, 2008 ;     700+ words ......Northwest Airlines, United Airlines, or both...see Northwest as Delta's preferred target...flight frequencies. A Delta combination with Northwest or United would create the...both Northwest and United would offer Delta the opportunity to...

DELTA AIR LINES: Delta discontinues code-share evaluation with United...

M2 Presswire;  September 2, 1998 ;     401 words ......scale marketing alliance between Delta and United. Reciprocal frequent flyer program...with further consideration of the Delta-United code-sharing proposal. Reflecting...code-sharing arrangement with United. Delta will continue to work with United...

United, Delta Note Combined Losses of $1.5 Billion for Third Quarter.

Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News;  November 2, 2001 ;     700+ words ......directly attributable to Sept. 11. Delta and United were expected to lose money in...airlines rose Thursday because both Delta and United beat their published expectations...encouraged by what they heard from Delta and United executives who briefed them Thursday...

Delta Air Lines Donates Computers for New United Way 2-1-1 Call Center.

PR Newswire;  March 26, 2003 ;     452 words ...Delta Air Lines this week was recognized by the United Way, an international...In partnership with United Way since 1999, Delta and its employees contribute...Directors chair of the United Way of the CSRA during his presentation to Delta Air Lines. In addition...