Management at Delta Air Lines today reached a tentative joint agreement with its own pilots and those at Northwest Airlines set to take effect upon closing of the proposed merger between the two carriers.

Prior to the merger announcement in April, pilots at both carriers represented by the Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA) attempted unsuccessfully to reach an agreement on seniority. Delta pilots then brokered a new contract ratified by ALPA last month that included pay raises and a stake in the company.

Delta management recently requested round-the-clock negotiations to reach a joint contract. At that time, Northwest ALPA union leaders stated the importance of pay parity in any new deal brokered with management. <P class=M

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