Delta-Virgin deal talks: Delta's Heathrow hopes and Virgin's motivations

Skift Take
Would Delta get maximum benefits if it can hold a majority stake in Virgin Altantic on its own? It seems a bit unwieldy.
Read our earlier story: Delta is making secret moves to take over Virgin Atlantic
Some more details are leaking out as other outlets confirm Sunday Times' scoop from earlier today.
Bloomberg: Virgin has been seeking partners and in 2010 hired Deutsche Bank AG to assess options. This could improve Delta's acc