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Minn. Lawmakers To Hold Hearing On NWA-Delta Combo

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Nov 9, 2008 1:14 pm US/Central

Minn. Lawmakers To Hold Hearing On NWA-Delta Combo

ST. PAUL (AP) ― Now that Delta and Northwest are combined, Minnesota lawmakers want to know if their state is going to get a fair shake.

Federal regulators signed off last month on the merger creating the world's biggest airline. Delta acquired Eagan-based Northwest and will base the new company in Atlanta.

The Minnesota House Local Government and Metropolitan Affairs Committee is due to hold a hearing Thursday to inquire how Minnesota interests were protected.

They are examining whether Northwest remains true to its 1992 loan deal with the state. It required the carrier to maintain a Minnesota hub, reach certain job benchmarks and keep its corporate headquarters in the state.

Failure to meet those obligations can lead to a call on Northwest's outstanding loan debt.



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