text: Delta Air Lines may enter merge talks with Northwest or United Airlines
  
  January 12, 2008 
  
  Delta Air Lines may enter merge discussions with one of two other major United States air carriers - Northwest Airlines or United Airlines. 
  It is known that Chief Executive Richard Anderson has asked for authorisation to begin talks, and believed executives have held a meeting at which permission was sought to enter discussion with one of the two airlines, but the results are yet to be confirmed. 
  Ajc.com reported that airline spokesman Kent Landers refused to confirm even the existence of the meeting, saying "Delta has a longstanding policy not to comment on board meeting dates or agendas. Our board is working with management to look at all strategic options to remain a leader in the industry, including potential consolidation transactions. [Delta] won't provide updates on the board's process."
tokens: Delta Air Lines may enter merge talks with Northwest or United Airlines January 12 , 2008 Delta Air Lines may enter merge discussions with one of two other major United States air carriers - Northwest Airlines or United Airlines . It is known that Chief Executive Richard Anderson has asked for authorisation to begin talks , and believed executives have held a meeting at which permission was sought to enter discussion with one of the two airlines , but the results are yet to be confirmed . Ajc.com reported that airline spokesman Kent Landers refused to confirm even the existence of the meeting , saying " Delta has a longstanding policy not to comment on board meeting dates or agendas . Our board is working with management to look at all strategic options to remain a leader in the industry , including potential consolidation transactions . [ Delta ] wo n't provide updates on the board 's process . "
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nps.text: Our board
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