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April 29, 2008
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Hoeven Meets With Northwest, Delta Officials On Proposed Merger
Governor Does Not Support Merger, Wants Assurance of Enhanced Air Service
BISMARCK, N.D. - Gov. John Hoeven today met with Northwest and Delta Air Lines officials in Washington, D.C. as a follow-up to his conversation with Northwest CEO Doug Steenland last week.
The Governor met with Northwest Senior Vice President Andrea Fisher Newman and Delta Senior Vice President Scott Yohy at Northwest Airline's Executive Building in Washington, D.C.
Hoeven reemphasized the need for the airlines to provide assurances that service to North Dakota destinations will not only be maintained, but enhanced in the event of a proposed merger. In addition, he asked officials to come to North Dakota to explain to the public what the merger would mean to state travelers.
"We are opposed to the proposed merger unless we have assurances that North Dakota will have the kind of air support we need, not only in our larger cities, but also for essential air service in our smaller communities," Hoeven said.
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