nwa/Delta MERGER: General Discussion

[SpinzCity]

Trying to book spring training for next March.

MSN-PHX Friday-Sunday afternoon flights:
NW $638
DL $344

Hmmmmmmmmmm.....

[Seattlenerd]

Originally Posted by troyintn

I think it will depend on what happens with AA and AS. AS has deals wiht several airlines not just NWA.

Indeed. But none is closer than the one with NW in terms of reciprocal arrangements for elites: automatic upgrades, advance premium seat selection, early boarding. The AS/AA relationship is a bit more, well, frosty. Like a marriage of convenience.

[robbert]

Life is no longer exciting...

[RobertS975]

Originally Posted by Seattlenerd

It will be very interesting to see what this does with the NW relationship with Alaska Airlines. Historically, the two airlines have been very close and had a good frequent flier partnership. Delta and Alaska Airlines, while partners, haven't been as close, nor shared as many perks across elites.

With Delta the surviving public entity, one wonders which relationship with AS will be the dominant one, since AS is outside of SkyTeam.

AS is the one non-Skyteam carrier that one can fly and earn DL MQMs, class of service bonus etc (not including codeshares). Used to be able to earn MQMs on VS but no more.

Point is, DL and AS have a very close working relationship. I would expect that to continue.

I also envision HA being brought even closer.
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[stdatwmu]

I just got into the Northwest program about a year and a half ago and now have 130,000 miles with WorldPerks... and now I don't have a clue what to do. Not sure if I should burn them or hold on to them in hopes of some sort of favorable SkyMiles rollover. Even though I know that's about completely impossible. Either way, I will be a completely unhappy camper if we lose the sort of automatic upgrades and availability that I've been enjoying right now... seriously unhappy.

[chrisny2]

Originally Posted by rankourabu

perhaps what is most important to FTers


"Shortly after the deal closes, we will announce a plan for consolidating miles into one account, "...

time to burn burn burn

How long does it usually take for a transaction to "close"? Days, Weeks, Months?

[Smailtronic]

hell. Way to ruin my night.

[mersk862]

Originally Posted by chrisny2

How long does it usually take for a transaction to "close"? Days, Weeks, Months?

I forget which website (DL, NW or the merger one) said this, but they're expecting it to take 6-8 months to complete the process, which would mean combining WP and SM around January 1.

[bocastephen]

As the letter stated, it will take 6-8 months (likely longer) for the deal to even be approved, with a stack of other obstacles in the way as well.

I can make an announcement tomorrow that I'm buying Citicorp - it doesn't mean the deal will actually happen.

Wait for a signed merger document, approved by the gov't, shareholders, and employees before plotting your strategy.

[stdatwmu]

Maybe, just maybe, it'll work out great for all of us in the end.

But more than likely...

[eeprofessional]

I grew up with fond memories of Northwest Orient.

Truly a shame that got gobbled into Delta. (Their service always been crummy...)

I don't know what to do with my teeny 16k miles (too little to burn, don't travel enough these days since my agent likes *A), maybe I should switch over to AS Mileage Plan....

I can see consolidation of their domestic hubs.

Anyone care to donate ~8k in WP over to me?

[aSiAnRiCk]

Originally Posted by Smailtronic

hell. Way to ruin my night.

Exactly what it did to me.

Ranting to about four random people on AIM right now .. though they're not being a good listeners at all

Edit: Just want to point out .. the foul language was in my quoted post, not mine

[Yaatri]

Originally Posted by twoner32

I just got this email from good ole bob...

OP has already posted it. Not sure if it went to all WP memebrs, whose e-amil address is on file. I am sure it was sent to all Plats, if not all WP members, as my 10 yr old son got it too.

[slippahs]

While Northwest/Delta may be merging and it is a sad day indeed, remember that the Flyertalk Rules and Guidelines are still at play, which includes a ban on profanity.

Thanks,

slippahs
nwa forum co-moderator

[aSiAnRiCk]

Originally Posted by Yaatri

OP has already posted it. Not sure if it went to all WP memebrs, whose e-amil address is on file. I am sure it was sent to all Plats, if not all WP members, as my 10 yr old son got it too.

I received mine as a GE.