ATLANTA, Feb.

By Harry R. Weber Associated Press ATLANTA -- Delta and Northwest pilots have agreed to submit to binding arbitration to help them craft an integrated seniority list, if the two sides cannot reach a deal on their own within a certain time-frame.

By Harry R Weber ATLANTA - The head of Delta Air Lines Inc.'s pilots union said Monday he doesn't think that record fuel prices eating away at the company's cash reserves will force management to ask for pilot concessions as the carrier proceeds with its acquisition of Northwest Airlines Corp.

By HARRY R WEBER ATLANTA -- Delta Air Lines Inc. pilots voted overwhelmingly in favor of changes to their contract that will give them pay raises, an equity stake and other benefits, but also will give management more leeway as part of a proposed combination with Northwest Airlines Corp.

By Harry R Weber ATLANTA - Delta Air Lines Inc. pilots voted overwhelmingly in favor of changes to their contract that will give them pay raises, an equity stake and other benefits, but also will give management more leeway as part of a proposed combination with Northwest Airlines Corp.