Delta Air Lines and Northwest Airlines
What do you think about the recent merger of Delta Air Lines and Northwest Airlines to form the largest commercial airliner?
Having both of these airlines at where I work I think it is going to be interesting. I know that they have some of the best services around my area. They have the least number of lost baggage and delayed flights from my area. Nationwide I am not sure if that holds up.
It is a pretty good move on both of their parts. Northwest had some really profitable segments from Detroit to Asia, which Delta lacked. I actually believe we are going to start seeing quite a bit more of this activity from other carriers. My only concern is that there are enough remaining when it is all said and done to still foster good competition for fliers. If not, the prices will just go up without any check to see if the increases are reasonable.
I also am a bit concern with my Northwest frequent flier miles. I do hope that the merged company accepts them!
Heard on the news this morning that while this is a good move for both airlines it can start a spark of other mergers that will leave less seats available for travelers at the end. Thus casuing fares to increase as people try to get on fewer planes.