Northwest CEO addresses merger rumors

MINNEAPOLIS - The chief executive of Northwest Airlines says his carrier could benefit from a merger — if it's the right deal.

As the Delta Air Lines Inc. board met to discuss the issue, Northwest Airlines Corp. chief Doug Steenland sent an internal memo to employees Friday saying his airline's board and management team would analyze any deal carefully.

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