Letter: Merger to benefit BR, Holden says
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On April 14, Delta and Northwest Airlines announced an agreement to merge the two companies and create the world’s biggest airline. If approved, the merger will have valuable benefits for passengers and communities worldwide, including right here in Baton Rouge.
Delta will be Baton Rouge Metro Airport’s largest carrier and will expand flight destinations across America. This merger will provide our residents with much-needed flights from our airport to the north-central United States and expand our international flight options. It also brings together two airlines with distinctly different routes, thereby opening up a wide array of destinations under one airline.
Delta is a major state employer, revenue generator and member of the Baton Rouge community. After the merger, Delta will provide Louisiana with single-carrier access to more than 390 worldwide destinations, including business markets in Asia and the Pacific.
Increased domestic flight destinations and expanded international flight access are just some of the benefits of a Delta/Northwest merger. We believe this is a move that is good for our airport, local travelers and everyone in our region.
Melvin L. “Kip” Holden
mayor-president
Baton Rouge
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