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Lawmakers to hear from Delta, Northwest on proposed merger
Congress will spend time today examining the proposed merger between Delta and Northwest airlines.
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CAPITOL HILL - Congress will spend time today examining the proposed merger between Delta and Northwest airlines.
House and Senate panels have the proposed agreement on their radar.
Officials with the airlines have said the deal is needed to cope with soaring jet fuel costs.
But some lawmakers have concerns about the effects of combining the carriers. Creation of the world's largest airline will cost jobs and could decrease competition and result in higher fares.
In addition to winning the support of labor, the public and lawmakers, the merger must also clear an antitrust examination by the government.
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