Delta Air Lines Inc. moved a step closer to its acquisition of Northwest Airlines Corp. by announcing that the pilots from both airlines have voted to approve a joint contract.
The members of the Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA) approved the joint labor agreement.
Delta chief executive officer Richard Anderson said, "Approval of a joint contract that will cover both pilot groups immediately upon closing of the merger is an historic milestone in creating the world's premier global airline and we are pleased that pilots from both airlines chose to take this important step to unify the pilot group. Today's ratification is a testament to the diligent efforts of ALPA's leadership working together with its members, Delta and Northwest."
The new company will be called Delta and will be headquartered in Atlanta, Ga.
Northwest owns a minority share in Oak Creek-based Midwest Airlines Inc. However, in its most recent quarterly report, Northwest wrote off its investment in Midwest as a loss.
Delta and Northwest pilots approve joint contract
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