In addition, that same article might add more fuel to the "United merger" rumor, and put secondary emphasis on the "NWA merger" rumor since they explicitly state DAL is considering a buyout of UAL.

If DAL bought UAL, they could boot Mesa and GoJet outta ORD and give that flying to Comair...not sure if that would happen, but it would be nice to see Comair have something good happen to them.

"NEW YORK, Jan 6 (Reuters) - Delta Air Lines (DAL.N: Quote, Profile, Research) has put on hold plans to sell its Comair regional jet service division while it explores a possible merger with United Airlines (UAUA.O: Quote, Profile, Research) or another rival, the Financial Times reported on Sunday."