In an about turn, the head of Delta's pilots union suggested today that he's open to submitting to arbitration with Northwest pilots to reach a seniority integration agreement.
The two sides were unable to reach a deal before their companies announced the merger this month.
The Northwest pilots union has said repeatedly that it supports arbitration, although that was before Delta's pilots cut a deal with management to give them a voting board seat, future pay raises and an equity stake in the combined airline.
Delta Air Line's stock-swap deal to acquire Northwest Airlines, if approved, would create the world's biggest carrier.
The two sides were unable to reach a deal before their companies announced the merger this month.
The Northwest pilots union has said repeatedly that it supports arbitration, although that was before Delta's pilots cut a deal with management to give them a voting board seat, future pay raises and an equity stake in the combined airline.
Delta Air Line's stock-swap deal to acquire Northwest Airlines, if approved, would create the world's biggest carrier.
