Delta mum about possible sale of regional units.

From: Atlanta Journal-Constitution (Atlanta, GA) | Date: March 9, 2005 | Copyright information

Byline: Renee DeGross

Mar. 9--Delta Air Lines isn't commenting on reports it might sell one or both of its regional subsidiaries. But the carrier's financial straits mean it probably wouldn't get top dollar if it sold now, analysts said.

Executives at SkyWest, a Utah-based regional airline, told investors at a conference this week that they might be interested in acquiring either Comair or Atlantic Southeast Airlines, or both.

"The regionals are se...

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