Delta and Northwest agree to merge

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Delta and Northwest agree to merge

Story Published: Sep 25, 2008 at 8:08 PM EST

Story Updated: Sep 25, 2008 at 8:10 PM EST

Atlanta (AP)- Delta Air Lines shareholders give the go-ahead to
the company's purchase of Northwest Airlines by approving the
issuance of new stock as part of the transaction.

Thursday's vote came at a meeting near Atlanta. Earlier in the
day, Northwest shareholders approved the combination during a
meeting in New York.

The deal still requires Justice Department approval.

The combined airline would keep the Delta name along with its
Atlanta headquarters.

(Copyright 2008 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.)

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