Delta flight attendants look to unionize

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Delta Air Lines Inc flight attendants will file union cards for representation in the Association of Flight Attendants-CWA on February 14, a union spokeswoman said on Sunday.

"They want a seat at the table -- whether it is during regular contract negotiations or mergers -- so they can have a voice in their careers," said Patricia Friend, president of AFA-CWA International.

The union said a "solid" majority of Delta flight attendants have signed cards seeking union representation.

The flight attendants' move comes amid media reports that Delta and Northwest Airlines Corp are close to a merger. Northwest's flight attendants are already represented by the AFA.

A merger would combine Delta's strong Atlanta hub and its transatlantic route network with Northwest's extensive Asia presence that includes a hub in Tokyo.

(Reporting by Justin Grant; Editing by Braden Reddall)