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USA Today reports that Delta, Northwest pilots agree on terms of joint contract:

Delta and Northwest pilot negotiators say they have a tentative agreement with Delta management on a joint contract to cover both pilot groups when the companies combine later this year.

Airline passengers file suit to stop Northwest-Delta merger

United and US Airways executives to meet

The Arizona Republic reports that:

The merger talks between US Airways and United continue, but the pace is slow. No deal is expected to be announced ahead of the Memorial Day weekend.

Today In the Sky blogs about more merger rumors between United and US Airways:

The Journal writes the airlines "have identified more than $1.5 billion in potential cost savings and revenue enhancements from joining forces, these people say.

American Airlines talking to British Airways, Continental about partnership | Dallas Morning News | News for Dallas, Texas | Latest News.

American Airlines Inc. is talking about a partnership with Continental Airlines Inc. and British Airways PLC, American and British Airways said Wednesday.

The talks don’t involve any plans for a merger, but possible ties on frequent-flier programs, code-sharing and possibly a renewed attempt to get antitrust immunity for American’s and British Airways’ existing trans-Atlantic alliance.

American Airlines CEO says AA doesn't need to merge - but that doesn't mean they wont.

One Mile at a Time points us to a statement by the ALPA re: a possible CO/UA merger

InsideFlyer discusses the differences and impacts of their respective mileage programs during merger mania.

Northwest e-mailed their frequent flyers yesterday to reassure them that their miles will be safe after the merger.  Of course it didn't discuss how Delta's frequent flyer program is not nearly as good as Northwests.  Whoops.

Delta and Northwest take merger promotion websites to a new level.

Northwest and Delta to merge.