Delta and Northwest Airlines Merged in April 2008,creating an Airline

question 55

Essay

Delta and Northwest Airlines merged in April 2008,creating an airline with a fleet of 800 planes.The merger took place amid widespread concern about rising fuel prices.What type of merger took place between Delta and Northwest? Explain this type of merger.

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