Delta pilots say they can not reach agreement on seniority

Delta Air Lines' pilots union said it has been unable to reach agreement on seniority issues with the pilots union at Eagan-based Northwest Airlines.

The head of Delta's pilots union has written a letter describing an impasse between the two groups over the highly sensitive issue of seniority.

The move raises doubts about whether a merger between Delta and Northwest will proceed.

Minnesota Public Radio's Martin Moylan joined Steven John on "All Things Considered" to discuss the latest developments.

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