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Memphis has earned the reputation as "America's distribution center" thanks to its unique transportation infrastructure. The city's strategic location as a river crossing, coupled with its modern port, intermodal rail yards, and one of the nation's fastest growing airports, makes it a
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American Airlines parent company AMR Corp. has offered $3.7 billion to acquire Northwest Airlines Corp., but the bid fell short of Northwest's asking price of over $100 a share. AMR's offer of $44 a share is a significant difference from Northwest's desired price,
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Northwest Airlines Cargo has strengthened its position as a leading freighter aircraft operator by acquiring two Boeing 747-200 series wide-body aircraft to be converted into all-cargo freighters. This expansion will not only increase the airline's freighter fleet but also enhance its capacity to meet growing cargo demand. The
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Bloomberg News reported that Northwest Airlines Corp. shares surged 9 percent after rumors of a potential acquisition by American Airlines parent AMR Corp. surfaced. The Fort Worth Star-Telegram suggested that AMR values Northwest at around $56 per share, but Northwest chairman Gary Wilson is seeking at least $65 per share.
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Merger negotiations between American Airlines and Northwest Airlines are reaching a critical stage, with a deal potentially being reached before the end of July. According to a source close to the talks, both sides are eager to come to an agreement, driven by the recent announcement of United Airlines'
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The nation's top airlines are launching a new Internet strategy to compete with Priceline.com and other travel portal sites. A consortium of airlines, including Northwest Airlines, is building a version of Priceline's ticket auction platform, called Hotwire.com. Travelers will be able to name their
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United Airlines announced plans to more than double its low-cost shuttle routes from Denver and add regional jet service to two cities through a new commuter partner. The airline aims to offer a record 528 daily nonstop flights to 105 destinations from Denver by November 1. The expansion is part
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SkyWest Airlines, in partnership with United Airlines, will introduce new nonstop service between Bozeman, Montana, and Denver, Colorado. This service will provide significant connecting opportunities with United Airlines at their second-largest hub, Denver International Airport, and will feature brand new, state-of-the-art Canadair Regional Jet Aircraft (CRJ). The new service will
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United Airlines has announced plans to expand its scheduled shuttle service at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) with three new daily flights to Salt Lake City and increased frequencies to Seattle and Portland. The new flights, set to begin September 6, 2000, will be operated in Boeing 737 aircraft and
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Under a new partnership announced by United Airlines, customers who book vacation packages from Abercrombie & Kent will earn 5,000 bonus miles through the Mileage Plus frequent flyer program. This offer is available from June 1 to December 31, 2000, and travel must be completed by December 31, 2001.
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Sir Richard Branson, head of Virgin Atlantic, has led the charge against the proposed merger between British Airways and KLM, citing concerns over the impact on European consumers. Low-cost airline EasyJet has also joined the fray, calling for an inquiry into the deal. The proposed merger, which could create Europe&
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The battle over Microsoft's proposed breakup is ongoing, with the software giant responding to the government's filing last week. Meanwhile, rumors of a possible merger between British Airways and KLM Royal Dutch Airlines are circulating, alongside reports of a riot at a Hong Kong prison. Key
