The head of Atlanta-based Delta Air Lines says he has a back-up plan if a merger deal falls through. Ed Bastian says Delta could remain a standalone carrier if it doesn't consolidate with Northwest Airlines. The CFO spoke with The Associated Press as Delta took delivery of its first new plane since 2002. Delta said the new Boeing 777-200 LR, slated to fly between New York and Mumbai, will boost revenue by $10 million a year, thanks to added cargo space.
