Delta Air Lines and Northwest Airlines said on Monday they have agreed to merge in a deal valued at more than USD$3 billion, aiming to cut costs amid skyrocketing fuel prices and compete better globally.

Under the terms of the proposed deal, which would create the world’s largest airline, Delta will acquire Northwest in an all-stock swap in which Northwest shareholders will receive 1.25 Delta shares for each Northwest share they own.

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