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US firms Delta Air Lines and Northwest Airlines have joined forces to create one of the world's biggest carriers.

AP - Northwest Airlines shareholders approve a proposed combination with Delta Air Lines.

Northwest Airlines cuts 2,500 jobs and increases passengers' fees to offset the rising cost of jet fuel.

The CEOs of Delta Air Lines and Northwest Airlines defended their proposed $3.1 billion merger before a House committee Thursday, addressing lawmakers' concerns that the deal would stifle competition in the airline industry.

US firms Delta Air Lines and Northwest Airlines both post losses, crippled by soaring fuel costs.

Delta Air Lines and Northwest Airlines have finally agreed to a merger. But it could be a bumpy ride before a deal is officially completed.

Delta Air Lines has reached an agreement with Northwest Airlines to take over Northwest. The boards of both companies have approved the deal, but it still needs antitrust approval.

Steve Inskeep talks to David Field, U.S. editor for Airline Business magazine, about the proposed merger that would create the world's biggest carrier.