DL/NW/CO
DL, NW, CO sign marketing agreement 8:30 a.m. 8/23/02
Delta has entered into a proposed marketing agreement with Continental Airlines and Northwest Airlines that will provide customers with a wider array of destinations while maintaining competition among the three carriers. The marketing agreement includes: codesharing, frequent flyer and airport lounge reciprocity, convenient schedule connections and coordination of airport facilities. The agreement also provides for discussions between the three U.S. carriers and their European carrier partners with respect to transatlantic commercial cooperation and the inclusion of CO, NW and their international partner, KLM, in SkyTeam. "At its foundation, this is an initiative oriented to the customer," said Chairman and CEO Leo Mullin. "When fully implemented, this effort will allow our customers to travel more conveniently to more destinations around the world. From ticketing to frequent flyer programs to baggage handling, their travel experience will improve."