Wide speculation about the future of Delta Air Lines, if it does not emerge from bankruptcy, has focused on a merger with another trunk carrier. Instead, Harry L. Nolan, Jr, author of the acclaimed book, "Airline Without A Pilot - Lessons in Leadership" predicts that AirTran is the likely candidate to buy the Delta brand name and selected pieces of the company.

Atlanta, GA (PRWEB) April 10, 2006 -- Delta continues its struggle to survive bankruptcy and restore its financial health according to Harry Nolan, author of acclaimed book, "Airline Without A Pilot - Lessons in Leadership." The book documents Delta's success, decline and path to bankruptcy.


Delta lost $500 million in the first two months of 2006, although the loss was less than the comparable 2005 period. Delta's cumulative losses since January 1, 2001 have been $12.8 billion, including an airline industry record loss of $5.2 billion in 2004.

Author Nolan, a strategy and leadership consultant, says, "I hope Delta survives, but they are in an increasingly precarious position. The immediate threat of a flight attendant strike at subsidiary Comair and a pilot strike at Delta have the potential to be a tipping point for the company."

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