Delta Bets Big on Global Growth

Delta Air Lines(DAL Quote) announced 15 new international routes Wednesday, making a bet that its suddenly vast global network will enhance its ability to take advantage of promising markets.

Wasting no time following its merger with Northwest, Delta said three of the flights will originate from its hubs and go to the Northwest hub at Tokyo's Narita Airport.

Senior Vice President Glen Hauenstein told reporters during a news conference that Delta is "always adding new things that have high potential, and we are taking out the bottom performers." ...