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The Justice Department is considering going to court to block the merger of Northwest Airlines and Continental Airlines, citing antitrust concerns. Meanwhile, Dell has made a profit of $260 million from selling 2% of his company's holdings, while Hyundai has won the rights to take over Kia Motors
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Talks between the Clinton Administration and Northwest Airlines ended inconclusively yesterday, with the Administration's antitrust division of the Justice Department still deciding whether to block the airline's bid to buy a controlling stake in Continental Airlines. The deal, announced in January, has had a significant impact
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Travelers can now enjoy discounted airfare with the introduction of a new promotion by Microsoft Expedia.com and Northwest Airlines. From today through November 5, those purchasing a Northwest Airlines ticket through Expedia.com can receive a $99 Companion Award certificate, redeemable for a coach-class round-trip ticket with their next
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Travelers purchasing a Northwest Airlines ticket through Microsoft Expedia.com between October 12 and November 5 will receive a $99 Companion Award certificate redeemable with their next purchase of a Northwest ticket. This promotion is designed to stimulate travel during the winter season and encourages people to plan trips with
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Northwest Airlines has upgraded its award-winning web site with new features and capabilities, allowing customers to redeem discount certificates and book flights online. The upgraded site expands booking capability to customers in Japan, Sweden, Norway, Denmark, the UK, and Germany, ensuring compatibility with tools like WinCE and WebTV, and offering
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Northwest Airlines is reportedly on the verge of announcing a $3.5 billion deal with Airbus Industries for a fleet of 100-seat A-318 planes to replace its aging DC-9s. If confirmed, the deal would see Northwest acquire up to 160 new aircraft to modernize its short-haul routes, further solidifying Airbus&
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Passengers traveling between the United States and Manila will be affected as Philippine Airlines, Asia's oldest scheduled carrier, prepares to shut down operations on March 31. The airline's nonstop flights between Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Manila will no longer be available, forcing travelers to book
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As the pilot strike at Air Canada and Northwest Airlines [NWAC] continues, Canadian commuter airlines are capitalizing on the opportunity to boost their traffic. Air Ontario, an Air Canada connector, has increased its daily flights from Toronto City Centre Airport from 25 to 85, catering to passengers traveling to Montreal
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As Texas securities regulators investigate Russell Erxleben's Austin-based currency trading company, the broader retail industry is experiencing its own struggles. Venator Group Inc. has taken drastic measures to revamp its business, closing its 570 Kinney and Footquarters stores and shifting its focus to core athletic sportswear and footwear
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After a tense standoff between pilots and management, Northwest Airlines will resume most of its flights out of Memphis International Airport today, Aug. 29. The labor dispute, which saw 2,400 local workers on strike since Aug. 28 over wages and job security, has been settled, and the airline is
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President Clinton dispatched Bruce Lindsey, one of his closest aides, to Minneapolis to try to break the deadlock between Northwest Airlines and its striking pilots, which has grounded the carrier for 11 days and disrupted travel in the Midwest and South. Lindsey was joined by Transportation Secretary Rodney Slater, and
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Labor unions in the United States have shown signs of renewed aggressiveness in recent years, with a surge in major walkouts and strikes that has not been seen in decades. The strikes at Northwest Airlines, General Motors, Bell Atlantic, and U S West are just a few examples of the
