Delta Evaluates American Airlines Purchase, La Tribune Says
By Anne Swardson - Feb 20, 2012 11:23 PM MT

Delta Air Lines Inc. (DAL) is evaluating a purchase of AMR Corp (AAMRQ).’s American Airlines, La Tribune website reported, citing unidentified people at Delta partner Air France-KLM (AF) Group.

Delta Chief Executive Officer Richard Anderson is especially interested in American’s Miami hub and Latin American routes, the website said. AMR filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on Nov. 29.