[新聞] 達美和西北航空獲得同意合併

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Delta and Northwest secure Justice Department approval for merger
By Lori Ranson

Roughly six months after unveiling their plans to merge, Delta Air Lines and
Northwest Airlines have secured clearance for the deal from the US Department
of Justice.

Executives from both airlines have repeatedly stated their expectations of
gaining DOJ approval by yearend.

The department says it "has determined that the proposed merger between Delta
and Northwest is likely to produce substantial and credible efficiencies that
will benefit US consumers and is not likely to substantially lessen
competition".

DOJ further explains the merger will produce cost savings in airport
operations, information technology and fleet optimization.

Previously Delta and Northwest have estimated annual synergies of $2 billion,
which should ramp up in 2012, and integration costs of $600 million over
three years.

The two carriers still have to close the transaction, which also should occur
before the end of the year. At that time Northwest shareholders will turn
over their stock in exchange for Delta shares. The combined entity will
operate under the Delta brand.

Recently Delta CEO Richard Anderson told employees the merger's importance is
even more relevant given the current global economic uncertainty.

Anderson highlighted the new carrier's ability to expand its international
network, allowing it to take market share away from other carriers.


http://www.flightglobal.com/articles/2008/10/29/318120/delta-and-northwest-secure-justice-department-approval-for.html

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→ shouri:不知道結果會是達美復航 還是西北斷航...
推 XiJun:根據下面那一篇，樓上兩個都成立，達美復航西北也斷航XD
推 hicker:達美併西北 應該也會接手西北原有的航網吧
推 XiJun:我知道呀,達美復航就是因為原西北的航線,掛名改成達美
→ XiJun:因為沒了西北,所以叫西北斷航，我是這個意思啦(這是爛梗)
推 shouri:我的意思是 合併後達美會不會斷掉台灣線啊...
→ yodi:我覺得很有可能逆!畢竟現在達美都跟華航共享班號了!沒必要自
→ yodi:己派飛機過來遠東~ 個人想法啦~