A major airline of the United States, Northwest Airlines was established in 1926. The airline in 2008 merged with Delta Air Lines. It had its headquarters in Eagan, Minnesota, USA. The airline while it was functional as Northwest airline focused on providing comfort, flexibility, high quality services and cost efficiency.
The airline’s major hubs were Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, Memphis International Airport, Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, Minneapolis –Saint Paul International Airport and Narita International Airport. It operated flights to several destinations. Northwest airlines flights went to the following among several others:
- Ohio
- Cleveland
- Columbus
- Portland
- Harrisburg
- Nassau
- Grand Cayman
- Punta Cana
- Montego Bay
- San Juan
- L.F. Wade International
- Calgary
- Edmonton
- Toronto
- Vancouver
- Acapulco
- Cancun
- Anchorage
- Fort Lauderdale
- Fort Myers
- Jacksonville
- Miami
- Orlando
- Tampa
- West Palm Beach
- Atlanta
- Honolulu
- Boise
- Illinois
- Chicago Midway
- O'Hare
- Indianapolis
- Philadelphia
- Pittsburgh
- Nashville
- Dallas/Fort Worth
- Houston
- San Antonio
- Salt Lake City
- Beijing
- Shanghai
- Hong Kong
- Nagoya
- Osaka
- Tokyo
- Seoul
- Taipei
- Mumbai
- Manila
- Bangkok
- Paris
- Frankfurt
- Rome
- Amsterdam
- London
The airline won numerous awards while it was operational, it operated with a fleet of Boeing 727, Douglas DC-9, Mc Donnell-Douglas MD-82, Douglas DC-7, LockheedL-188 Electra, Douglas C-54 and several others during different times.
Northwest Airlines Fare structure and Northwest Airlines flight amenities
While the airline was operational it offered several classes. The classes differed in terms of services and fare structure. The classes differed on the basis of the flights being domestic and international.
Passengers with Northwest Airlines flight tickets for world business class had several privileges. The airline offered a pitch space of 60 inches and seats reclined up to 178 degrees. Passengers got provisions for in- flight entertainment, they got audio visual means, reading lights, folding tables etc. They were served exquisite food.
Passengers with Northwest airlines flight bookings for international economy class got a pitch space of 34 inches. The seat width was 17 to 17.5 inches. They got free meals, snacks and beverages. On certain aircrafts audio video means of entertainment were also available.
Passengers with Northwest Airlines bookings for domestic first class were offered free alcoholic drinks, meals, snacks etc. They had a pitch space of 34 to 37 inches. The seats width ranged from 19.5 to 21.5 inches. Passengers with Northwest Airlines tickets for economy class got a pitch space of 30 to 34 inches. They were serves free snacks and beverages.
Northwest Airlines Baggage
The airline’s baggage policy differed according to the different routes and classes.
Northwest Airlines Rewards
While the airline was operational it rewarded its loyal customers in many ways. They were given several offers, Northwest airlines flight deals, packages etc. They earned miles by traveling with the airline and these miles were redeemed for several benefits.
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