Northwest Airlines wants to delay Seattle-Beijing service Dec 30, 2008
Northwest Airlines, the subsidiary of (NYSE: DAL), wants U.S. Department of Transportation approval to delay the route s startup date without losing its rights to the route. Bookings between the U.S. and China have dropped by almost a third in the past year, the airline told the DOT.. (Twin Cities Business Journal, MN)
Delta becomes worlds largest airline; NWA brand will vanish Dec 30, 2008
Provided by Northwest Airlines. Related News. (Twin Cities Business Journal, MN)
Citigroup Shares Plummeted as Shareholders Suffered `Figurehead' Chairman Dec 30, 2008
a former chairman and principal owner of Northwest Airlines Corp., says splitting the jobs of chairman and CEO might be the most important step toward better governance. If the CEO and chairman are the same, the power balance is totally out of whack, says Wilson, a director. (Bloomberg)
NTSB returns to probe Denver jet crash Dec 25, 2008
A Northwest Airlines jet landed near the charred wreckage Monday. (Associated Press) December 24, 2008. (Boston Globe)
Pack light or pay up for holiday flights Dec 25, 2008
A sign displays checked luggage fees at a Northwest Airlines ticket counter at MBS International Airport in Freeland, Mich. . (MSNBC -- Travel)
Delta Airlines to begin Sydney flights Dec 25, 2008
Delta is now the world's largest airline following its recent merger with Northwest Airlines. The new flight between Sydney and Los Angeles is available for booking now at delta. (Sky News Australia)
More snow in sight: Heavy precipitation predicted for this week Dec 23, 2008
And Missoula passengers on Compass Airlines, which feeds into Northwest Airlines' system, have also encountered problems. Compass' Embraer 175 jets do not have special approach approval into Missoula, as do other aircraft, from the Federal Aviation Administration. (Missoulian, MT)
More wet than white (VIDEO) Dec 23, 2008
While Northwest Airlines and Continental Airlines employees at Erie International Airport said no flights were delayed, a number of Greyhound Bus Lines passengers were stranded at the Intermodal Transportation Center. Those on the 8:35 a.m. bus to Pittsburgh were delayed for about two hours. (Erie Times-News, PA)
Delta CEO: Bankruptcy helped Dec 21, 2008
But he said Delta and merger partner Northwest Airlines could not have done their restructuring outside of Chapter 11 bankruptcy - which the White House bailout package allows the car companies to avoid, at least for now. A bankruptcy court is a court of equity and it has very broad powers to assist you in terminating contracts and restructuring your costs, Anderson said during an appearance on CNBC.. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Kimberly Kristine Blaylock Dec 21, 2008
He worked for Northwest Airlines for 33 years, retiring as a ground crew chief. In 1951, he married Myra L. DeBunce. (OregonLive, OR -- News)
Delta, NW agree on mechanics' seniority Dec 20, 2008
Representatives for Delta Air Lines and Northwest Airlines mechanics have reached an agreement on an integrated seniority list, another step in Delta s efforts to combine its work groups after this year s merger ... At the same time, representatives of Delta s non-union meteorologists and Northwest s meteorologists represented by the Northwest Airlines Meteorologists Association reached an agreement to combine their work groups. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Hartsfield traffic expected to be steady Dec 20, 2008
-based Northwest Airlines, according to Minneapolis-St. Paul-based travel expert Terry Trippler. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Delta no threat to VAustralia Dec 20, 2008
Delta, which has closed a deal with Northwest Airlines to become the world's biggest carrier by traffic, confirmed yesterday that it would start daily non-stop Boeing 777-200LR flights between Sydney and Los Angeles in July. The move and the launch of VAustralia early next year effectively will double the number of airlines flying non-stop between Australia and the US west coast and will take pressure off the Australian Government to allow Singapore Airlines on the route. (The Australian)
Tester prepares for future: Senator discusses plan to aid economy Dec 19, 2008
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No seats left on flights from Anchorage to Outside this week Dec 18, 2008
But her airline and Delta Air Lines, which now owns Northwest Airlines, say it is possible that the annual squeeze in Anchorage may have worsened this year due to cutbacks by one of their former competitors. This year, United Airlines pulled all of its flights between Anchorage and the Lower 48. (Anchorage Daily News)
Delta to start daily flights to Sydney Dec 18, 2008
It is believed Delta's entry could be a byproduct of its merger in October with US rival Northwest Airlines, which made it the largest airline in the world. As both airlines eliminate overlaps in their respective networks, they now have surplus aircraft to put on new routes, such as to Sydney. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Delta to sell 18.2 million shares of stock Dec 18, 2008
2 million of its shares to offset tax payments on stock issued to employees after the merger with Northwest Airlines. Atlanta-based Delta filed the shelf registration statement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on Wednesday for the $181. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
Flying for the holidays? Pack your patience Dec 17, 2008
The airline has also reduced its fee for a second bag from $50 to $25, matching merger partner Northwest Airlines. for full details. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Holiday travel horror show: Avoid the sequel Dec 17, 2008
About 3,700 Northwest Airlines passengers were trapped for hours in a blizzard on planes parked at Detroit Metropolitan Airport. The planes couldn't take off or return to the gate, and travelers reportedly suffered inconveniences such as overflowing toilets and running out of food and water. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Travel)
Delta reworks loan with Minneapolis-St. Paul Airport Dec 17, 2008
Paul International Airport are reworking terms of a loan Delta inherited when it acquired Northwest Airlines ... Delta acquired Eagan-based Northwest Airlines in late October, forming the world s largest airline. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
Delta Customers Affected by Winter Weather in Northeast May Change Travel Plans Without Penalties or Fees Dec 17, 2008
NEW YORK, Dec. 16, 2008 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Customers booked on flights operated by Delta Air Lines (NYSE: - ), Delta subsidiary Northwest Airlines or Delta Connection carriers to, from or through Northeastern cities currently impacted by winter storms may make adjustments to their travel schedule without penalty or fees, effective immediately. Customers scheduled to travel Dec. 16 through Dec. 18 to, from or through the following locations may make a one-time change without penalty or... (Primezone Releases)
Detroit Metro adds nonstop summer flights to Rome Dec 16, 2008
The airline on Tuesday announced that the nonstop flights will be operated by Delta's Northwest Airlines subsidiary and KLM Royal Dutch Airlines. The Detroit News reports the additional service comes at a time when the airport in Romulus has been losing or reducing service to several international cities, including Dusseldorf, Germany, and Osaka, Japan. (International Herald Tribune -- Health)
Merger talks in the forecast for U.S. airlines Dec 16, 2008
American Airlines lost its status as the world's largest airline this year when Delta Air Lines bought Northwest Airlines to take the top slot ... Other sizeable U.S. airlines that could potentially be involved in mergers are US Airways, Southwest Airlines, Northwest Airlines and Jet Blue Airways. (International Herald Tribune -- Business)
Delta downsizes N.Y.-D.C. route to small jets Dec 16, 2008
Delta, the world's largest carrier following its acquisition of Northwest Airlines, also said Monday it is offering early retirement and early severance programs to reduce its workforce of about 75,000. The reductions are tied to its plan to cut 2009 capacity 6% to 8% in response to weak demand. (USA Today -- Money)
Click here to watch AP Video. Planes full; deals likely Dec 14, 2008
Working the desk for Northwest Airlines is Daniel Swindlehurst, customer servie agent for Northwest Airlines. . (Erie Times-News, PA)
U.S. airline merger talks could resume in '09 Dec 13, 2008
American lost its status as the world's largest airline this year when Delta Air Lines bought Northwest Airlines to take the top slot. Additional pressure on American comes from a strategic alliance announced this year by UAL Corp's United Airlines and Continental Airlines. (International Herald Tribune)
Setback for Delta mag publisher is good news for MSP Communications Dec 13, 2008
The publisher of ' in-flight magazine has lost that gig, in a move that could presage good news for MSP Communications, the publisher of Northwest Airlines' magazine. the Greensboro, NC-based custom publisher best known for publishing the award-winning Hemispheres for and Sky for Delta Air Lines for 16 and 14 years respectively, will lose those publications in 2009. (Twin Cities Business Journal, MN)
Delta flies high with Wi-Fi deal Dec 13, 2008
It also plans to test the service next year on merger partner Northwest Airlines planes. The service will not be available on Delta Connection flights and will be limited to North America because Aircell relies on ground towers. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
Flight to merger Dec 13, 2008
In United States, Delta Air Lines and Northwest Airlines merged in a US$3. 1bil deal which galvanised the US airline industry but it didnt quite set off a wave of consolidation as expected. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
Airline traffic fell 8.4 percent in Sept. Dec 12, 2008
However, Delta Air Lines Inc. and its newly acquired Northwest Airlines unit together carried 9. 1 million passengers. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Boeing delays Dreamliner deliveries again Dec 12, 2008
U.S. customers for the Dreamliner include Delta Air Lines, which inherited orders placed by Northwest Airlines when the two companies merged this year, as well as Continental Airlines and American Airlines. Boeing said it was still evaluating the impact that the delays would have on its customers' orders, and would provide the airlines and other buyers with updated schedules once a review is complete. (International Herald Tribune)
Delta, NWA start paperless boarding in Twin Cities Dec 12, 2008
MINNEAPOLIS Delta and Northwest airlines are introducing paperless boarding at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport for their domestic flights. (Brainerd Daily Dispatch)
Airlines' on-time performance improved in Oct. Dec 11, 2008
Northwest Airlines, a unit of Atlanta-based Delta Air Lines Inc., was No. 2 at 90 percent and Hawaiian Airlines was No. 3 at 89. 9 percent. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Hawaiian 3rd for on-time arrivals Dec 11, 2008
7 percent, followed by Northwest Airlines at 90 percent ... Northwest Airlines and AirTran Airways were first and second, respectively. (Pacific Business News, HI)
Connections with Salt Lake appreciated Dec 11, 2008
The new routes appear to be a spin-off of the pending merger of Delta Air Lines and Northwest Airlines. As North Dakota aggressively enters global markets and expands its energy exports, it becomes critical that business travelers can get in and out of the state's capital city by air - from the east and west. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Northwest Flight Attendants Reiterate Date of Hire Seniority Integration Dec 10, 2008
After failing to reach an agreement between pilots at Northwest Airlines and Delta, leaders from each council agreed to let a third party panel determine the process for integrating the two seniority lists. "At AFA-CWA, Northwest flight attendants have a clear cut position regarding seniority integration which is fair and simple; date of hire," said Kevin Griffin, AFA-CWA Northwest President. (PR Newswire)
Delta sees 09 as bleak for revenues Dec 10, 2008
As for costs of Delta s merger with Northwest Airlines, Bastian said the company expects its costs of integration to be about $500 million in cash, down from a previous estimate of $600 million. Separately, Delta s top executive for route planning, Glen Hauenstein, indicated the newly merged airline may not keep all the orders for Boeing s new 787 aircraft that it inherited from Northwest. (Atlanta Journal Constitution)
Letters to the editor (12/10/08) Dec 10, 2008
Northwest Airlines played pivotal role in family history ... We thank Northwest Airlines for their role in our destiny as the Agosti family prepares to celebrate 50 years in this wonderful state. (Anchorage Daily News)
U.S. Bank-NWA WorldPerks cards to be phased out Dec 10, 2008
and announced Tuesday that the companies have come to terms on a multi-year extension of their credit card partnership, one that will replace Northwest Airlines' affinity credit-card partnership with ... Northwest Airlines and U.S. Bank created their affinity program partnership in 1994. (Twin Cities Business Journal, MN)
Delta predicts 'unprecedented decline' in revenue Dec 10, 2008
He also said the company expects its costs of integrating with merger partner Northwest Airlines to be about $500 million in cash, down from a previous estimate of $600 million. Separately, Delta s top executive for route planning, Glen Hauenstein, indicated the newly merged airline may not keep all the aircraft orders that Northwest has placed with Boeing. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
Delta, Northwest Pilots Get Seniority Ruling Dec 9, 2008
ATLANTA -- An arbitration panel ruled Monday that the seniority lists of Delta Air Lines ( - - ) and Northwest Airlines pilots should be integrated based on pilots' status and aircraft category. The three-member panel's decision, which affects roughly 12,000 pilots, is binding and effective immediately. (TheStreet.com)
Delta, Amex extend card agreement Dec 9, 2008
Late Monday, meanwhile, an arbitration panel ruled that the pilot seniority lists at Delta and Northwest Airlines will be integrated based on pilots' status and aircraft category, though pilots from one carrier will not be able to fly for a period of time certain planes that the other carrier brought to the combination. The three-member panel's decision, which affects roughly 12,000 pilots, is binding and effective immediately. (Globe and Mail -- Business)
Delta's pilot seniority list approved Dec 9, 2008
Delta and Northwest airlines cleared another hurdle in their effort to smoothly merge when an arbitrator late Monday issued a decision on integrating pilot seniority lists. For Delta, which closed its acquisition of Northwest in October, integrating pilot groups has been one of the stickiest issues surrounding the deal. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
Delta extends American Express SkyMiles agreement Dec 9, 2008
Delta closed its acquisition of Northwest Airlines in October, with the combined airline carrying the name of Delta. DELTA NEWS Latest Headlines. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
Air Wisconsin Reports November Traffic Dec 8, 2008
Air Wisconsin Airlines Corporation, operating as the largest privately held regional airline in the United States, also performs ground-handling services for United Express and Northwest Airlines at over 30 locations throughout the country. Additional information can be found at. (PR Newswire)
N.D. air service concern at meeting with Delta/N’West officials Dec 6, 2008
U.S. Senator Byron Dorgan, Governor John Hoeven and Congressman Earl Pomeroy today held a meeting at the Bismarck Municipal Airport to discuss the future of Northwest Airlines service to the state after the company s recently approved merger with Delta Air Lines. Joining them was Delta/Northwest airlines President Ed Bastian, who confirmed that the company will add direct flights from Fargo and Bismarck to Salt Lake City ... North Dakotans rely heavily on service from Northwest Airlines. (Devils Lake Daily Journal, ND)
Virgin abandons O'Hare plans Dec 6, 2008
Virgin was having more luck with Delta Air Lines, which is expected to have excess capacity at OHare because of its merger with Northwest Airlines. Theyve been the most cooperative, Mr. Cush said. (Crain's Chicago Business)
MSP Communications could land Delta mag deal Dec 6, 2008
The publisher of ' in-flight magazine has lost that gig, in a move that could presage good news for MSP Communications, the publisher of Northwest Airlines' magazine ... Neither airline has yet announced who will be publishing the magazines after the first quarter, but in the case of Sky, at least, it appears likely that , which now publishes World Traveler for Northwest Airlines, will get the business. (Twin Cities Business Journal, MN)
Minot mayor disappointed in Delta's plans Dec 6, 2008
MLT, which works primarily with Northwest Airlines travel packages, employs about 300 people in Minot. Delta acquired Northwest in October. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Embraer set to take off Dec 5, 2008
Best known for building regional commercial jets that carry as many as 120 passengers, the company's clients include JetBlue Airways, US Airways and Northwest Airlines. Embraer's North American operations are based in Fort Lauderdale. (Florida Today)
Delta lays out new frequent flier rules Dec 5, 2008
ATLANTA - Delta Air Lines said on Thursday it will adopt a popular feature of Northwest Airlines' frequent-flier program, as it aims to merge the two reward systems by the end of 2009. Delta will allow its travelers to qualify for elite status by flying a certain number of segments, in addition to flying enough miles. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Bismarck, Fargo to get daily air service to Salt Lake City Dec 5, 2008
LOADING Dec 05, 2008 - 04:05:31 CST By BRIAN GEHRING Bismarck Tribune Bismarck and Fargo both will benefit from the recent merger between Delta Air Lines and Northwest Airlines with daily flights to Salt Lake City ... "Bastian said Delta maintains a $6 billion cash position in the marketplace, which will give them the "financial muscle" to remain competitive over the long haul.He said that with the nation in a recession, the airline industry is not immune to "shrinkage," but the merger makes... (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Delta, Northwest to merge frequent flier programs Dec 5, 2008
Delta Air Lines said Thursday that members of Delta s and merger partner Northwest Airlines frequent flier programs will be able to combine or transfer miles between their accounts in early 2009, and it is making other changes to match the two programs benefits. Also starting in 2009, Delta will borrow from Northwest s system and allow frequent flier members in both programs to reach elite status by flying a certain number of segments on Delta or Northwest flights, as an option to the current... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
Celtics' Allen gave assist to friend Dec 4, 2008
The Northwest Airlines flight attendant had gone to the front desk to get a new room key when he heard shooting in the lobby. Allen said Jones immediately headed to the 21st floor, where another hotel guest allowed him to hide in his room for two days. (Boston Globe)
Quick! Some airlines slashing fares but only for a limited time Dec 4, 2008
" These sales are rare pieces of good news for the industry. Eight airlines went out of business this year, capacity was cut by 10 percent and there will be 36,000 job losses in the industry by year's end, said Castelveter, of the Air Transport Association. "The impact of high fuel prices has been cataclysmic to the industry," he said. Also today, executives of four major U.S. airlines - Delta Air Lines, Southwest Airlines, Northwest Airlines and American airlines - said they were ready to cut... (San Francisco Chronicle)
AirTran to end Gulfport-Biloxi flights Dec 4, 2008
-based Northwest Airlines Corp. (NYSE: NWA), according to the airport's Web site. Reader Comments. (Atlanta Business Chronicle, GA)
Senator anticipates announcement on new flight Dec 4, 2008
LOADING Dec 04, 2008 - 04:06:01 CST By JENNY MICHAEL Bismarck Tribune When Delta Air Lines and Northwest Airlines merged in October, Greg Haug thought it was possible the airline would offer a flight out of North Dakota to Salt Lake City, a Delta hub ... Flights out of Bismarck on Northwest Airlines go to Minneapolis, even if passengers are heading west, southwest or northwest. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Some U.S. airlines slashing fares to lure travelers Dec 4, 2008
"But the economy is on the minds of everyone -- and everything felt like we were in a recession and now we know it's official. "There's a lot of trepidation out there," she said. Southwest Airlines on Wednesday reported its load factor C the percentage of seats filled -- for November was 63.2 percent, compared with 69.3 percent for the same period last year. With sagging numbers like that, at Southwest and at all the other airline struggling in a down cycle, an effort is under way to entice... (Xinhuanet, China)
Airlines ready to slash more flights Dec 3, 2008
Delta and its Northwest Airlines unit will cut U.S. capacity 8 to 10 percent. In a memo to employees, Delta CEO Richard Anderson and President Ed Bastian said they are analyzing the impact of reduced flying on jobs, and "as in the past, we will offer voluntary programs to adjust staffing needs." They did not elaborate. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Delta slashes flights as economy bites Dec 3, 2008
Delta, which this year merged with Northwest Airlines, said its domestic capacity would fall 8% to 10% in 2009, and international capacity would fall 3% to 5. Systemwide, that means a reduction of 6 to 8%, the company said. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Don't make these mistakes Dec 3, 2008
Ngo arrived at the Las Vegas airport half an hour before his 9 a.m. Northwest Airlines flight was scheduled to depart. The airline refused to let him board and suggested he wait for the next flight. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Delta Will Clip Its Wings To Stay In Air Dec 3, 2008
Delta, which of Northwest Airlines (nyse: - - ) in October, resulting in the world's largest air carrier as measured by traffic, said it was analyzing how the capacity reductions would affect staffing. In March, the company and said it would offer voluntary severance packages. (Forbes -- Markets)
Air travel demand drops; Delta trims capacity for 2009 Dec 3, 2008
Officials at Delta now the world's largest airline with its recent acquisition of Northwest Airlines had not clearly stated 2009 plans. Delta President Ed Bastian told analysts and investors at a conference in New York that the carriers' new plan for 2009 calls for a 3% to 5% reduction in international flying, and an 8% to 10% cut in domestic flying. (USA Today -- Money)
Low demand for travel has Delta cutting Dec 3, 2008
The cuts will affect flight operations at Delta and its subsidiary, Northwest Airlines, which combined are Detroit Metro Airport's largest passenger carrier. That means consumers may not find discounted, cheap fares that were available in the past. (Detroit Free Press)
Delta to cut capacity and jobs Dec 3, 2008
Delta is the parent company of the recently acquired , the former Northwest Airlines that is one of the top three carriers at Milwaukee's General Mitchell International Airport. The memo said Delta (NYSE: DAL) might soon cut more jobs, noting the airline is analyzing the impact on staffing as it pertains to these capacity reductions and, as in the past, we will offer voluntary programs to adjust staffing needs. (Milwaukee Business Journal, WI)
