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 DALLAS (AP) - The Delta-Northwest combination inching toward completion would create a new world leader, leapfrogging American Airlines and the Air France-KLM tandem in passenger traffic, but would also likely trigger a chain reaction of other deals, with unknown consequences for travelers.
The next potential deal in line — United and Continental — would be even bigger, and other pairings are likely too as carriers bulk up to compete in the new, more competitive global airline industry.
Executives at the big airlines believe that unless you have lots of planes flying at convenient times to many cities, valued corporate travelers won't remember you the next time they book a flight.
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