Which airline did Northwest Airlines purchase in 1985?
Republic Airlines
Pan Am
United Airlines
American Airlines
Answer
In response to United Airlines' acquisition of Pan Am's Pacific routes, Northwest Airlines purchased Republic Airlines for $884 million in 1985.
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