# In 2008, Delta Air Lines and Northwest Airlines announced that the two carriers would be merging.

*business · news · 2026-04-27 · Simple Flying*

## Key points

- Delta inherited the Airbus A330 fleet from Northwest, leading to its first operation of Airbus widebodies.
- Minneapolis-St. Paul (MSP), a key Northwest hub, remains a crucial connecting point for Delta today.
- The A330's eight-abreast 2-4-2 seating and size filled unique capacity gaps in Delta's lineup.
- Delta placed an order for 39 A330-900neo jets after the merger, demonstrating commitment to the aircraft.

**Companies:** Delta Air Lines, Northwest Airlines
**Countries:** United States

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