How much did Northwest Airlines pay to purchase Republic Airlines?
$884 million
$500 million
$1 billion
$2 billion
Answer
In response to United Airlines' acquisition of Pan Am's Pacific routes in 1985, Northwest Airlines purchased Republic Airlines for $884 million. This move helped Northwest establish a strong domestic network to support its trans-Pacific routes.
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