Delta-Northwest merger faces skeptics in congressional hearings (Winging It)

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Delta-Northwest merger faces skeptics in congressional hearings

The CEOs of Delta and Northwest made their pitch to House and Senate committees today on their proposed merger, and faced some tough questioning. Read down in this AP story to find what the objectors say, including a local resident, Kevin Mitchell of the Business Travel Coalition, who also represents the International Air Travelers Association.

Posted by Tom Belden on April 24, 2008 6:21 PM | Permalink

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Tom Belden, a former Inquirer business writer, has written about Philadelphia International Airport, airlines, the travel industry, the conventions and meetings business for 25 years. He has traveled to all 50 states and extensively in Europe and Mexico.