nwa/Delta MERGER: General Discussion
Jul 13, 2008, 10:59 pm
#1036
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If they approve giving the Delta board proxy control (which they almost certainly will do), it will allow Delta to approve the merger within hours (or minutes) of DoJ approval. That's all this vote does. The DoJ decision could still take until Nov/Dec. or later to be delivered.
Jul 13, 2008, 11:48 pm
#1037
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But 9/25 is an intervention point for those who are agin' it.
Jul 14, 2008, 12:16 am
#1038
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A joint sticky could keep all DL and NW flyers informed.
Jul 14, 2008, 9:04 am
#1039
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I have been asking this question myself. It would be nice to have a joint "sticky" posted on both the Delta and Northwest boards to discuss continuing developments. Even though this is such a critical issue, it seems to repeatedly disappear from discussion forcing a random search to bring up the last thread.
A joint sticky could keep all DL and NW flyers informed.
A joint sticky could keep all DL and NW flyers informed.
Jul 14, 2008, 9:40 am
#1040
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Appears the last significant hurdle is the merging of the pilot's seniority list. Any word on this one?
Steve B.
Steve B.
Jul 14, 2008, 10:14 am
#1041
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According to what I read on Yahoo News, it was in the working, and on a positive note, to the benefit of NW pilots ( from my personal experience, I would have never thought the NW pilots were behind the 8ball ). Look at this "http://www.airportbusiness.com/online/article.jsp?siteSection=1&id=21087"
Jul 30, 2008, 5:59 pm
#1042
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There's a glimpse into NW's future under a DL-dominated frequent flyer program:
https://www.delta.com/skymiles/about...tes/index.jsp?
Be aware that the chart was constructed as one-way pricing, so to do a comparison with current award price levels normally noted on airline charts, double the mileage figures DL is now publishing.
https://www.delta.com/skymiles/about...tes/index.jsp?
Be aware that the chart was constructed as one-way pricing, so to do a comparison with current award price levels normally noted on airline charts, double the mileage figures DL is now publishing.
Jul 31, 2008, 1:14 am
#1043
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There's a glimpse into NW's future under a DL-dominated frequent flyer program:
https://www.delta.com/skymiles/about...tes/index.jsp?
https://www.delta.com/skymiles/about...tes/index.jsp?
1. Should we assume that Discounted = never, Expanded = ~PerkSaver, LastSeat = ~PerkPass?
2. Holy mileage increases! Even for the "discounted" never-gonna-happen section: 60k RT to Europe in Y. (90k for "expanded"?) Ouch.
Jul 31, 2008, 2:34 am
#1044
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Not only that, they will offer the lower mileage options only on carriers other than DL and then collect their "partner airline handling" fee, which adds another $ 50.00 on an International itinerary. So, they screw us double.
Jul 31, 2008, 6:17 am
#1045
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Welcome to DL.
Jul 31, 2008, 8:21 am
#1046
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My first through after seeing the DL "award" table was that DLers would be better off with Thank You Points using Fixed Point Rewards. However, I think the reason DL can get away with this is because of the way they give away MQMs and Miles in general with their credit cards and promos.
Jul 31, 2008, 9:26 am
#1047
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A cautionary tale now for those who are staying behind, Delta is running that stupid 2x EQM promo which very may further swell their already swollen elite ranks. It may be prudent for those who are requalifying to be prepared for a mass of elites that will really be problematic. Just a thought. Safe travels on this sorry evening.
Due to Delta elite inflation we could interleave NW elites at 3 to 1 ratio
Aug 1, 2008, 1:49 pm
#1048
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Anyone who hasn't sent their letter to DOJ opposing this merger needs to do so. This is about as welcome as the US merging with Zimbabwe and agreeing that Mugabe will run the show.
Sep 4, 2008, 11:49 am
#1049
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Welcome to the New Delta!
At BWI on Tuesday I spotted this sign at a Delta gate: "Welcome to the new Delta!"
Somehow, I am not inspired by the New Global Airline's flight departure information displayed on brand new state of the art computerized boards... in magic marker on dot matrix printer paper.
Somehow, I am not inspired by the New Global Airline's flight departure information displayed on brand new state of the art computerized boards... in magic marker on dot matrix printer paper.
Sep 4, 2008, 12:20 pm
#1050
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At BWI on Tuesday I spotted this sign at a Delta gate: "Welcome to the new Delta!"
Somehow, I am not inspired by the New Global Airline's flight departure information displayed on brand new state of the art computerized boards... in magic marker on dot matrix printer paper.
Somehow, I am not inspired by the New Global Airline's flight departure information displayed on brand new state of the art computerized boards... in magic marker on dot matrix printer paper.