ATLANTA (AP) -- The Associated Press has learned that United Airlines and Delta Air Lines have been discussing a possible combination of the nation's second- and third-largest carriers. The possible
Wednesday, November 14th 2007, 2:25 pm
By: News On 6
ATLANTA (AP) -- The Associated Press has learned that United Airlines and Delta Air Lines have been discussing a possible combination of the nation's second- and third-largest carriers. The possible combination would keep the United name and headquarters in Chicago.
A source says the talks have been going on for some time and continued recently. The details of a possible transaction are not clear.
The official says one possible scenario involves having Delta CEO Richard Anderson become the chief of the combined airline.
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