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Northwest Airlines was the fourth largest airline in the world until it was acquired by Delta Air Lines in October 2008. The merger with Delta created the world's largest air carrier. NWA has three major hubs around the country in Detroit at Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, in Minneapolis, at Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport, and in Memphis, at Memphis International Airport.USA Today: Delta, Northwest to consolidate airport gates
Fast Facts:
- Year Established: 1926
- Annual sales (2007): $12.528 billion
- Merged with Delta Air Lines in 2008
- Industry: Aviation
- Frequent Flyer Program: WorldPerks
- Alliance affiliation: SkyTeam
- Reservations: 1-800-800-1504
- Phone: 612-726-2111
- Fax: 612-726-7123
- HQ: Eagan, Minnesota
- Subsidiaries: Compass Airlines and Mesaba Airlines
Key Dates
- 1926: Northwest Airways founded
- 1928: Makes first international flight, to Winnipeg, Canada
- 1938: Company develops first aviation oxygen mask, to allow flying over Rocky Mountains
- 1945: Begins service to New York City
- 1947: Begins service to Asia
- 1993: Began alliance with KLM
- April 14, 2008: Announces merger with Delta Air Lines, pending approval
- October 29, 2008: Acquired by Delta Air LinesUSA Today: Delta, Northwest to consolidate airport gates
Northwest's Snack Switch
In February 2009, Northwest Airlines resumed giving out peanuts to passengers as snacks. The decision came just four months after Northwest merged with Delta Air Lines. Delta has been distributing peanuts to passengers "for years." Families of passengers with potentially-deadly peanut allergies voiced concerns for the safety of their loved ones.CNN: Peanuts on Northwest Airlines prompt protests (February 16, 2009)-
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Northwest Airlines Destinations
- Official Site: Travel Destinations and Information
Northwest Airlines Competitors
- American Airlines: Official Site | Wikipedia
- Continental Airlines: Official Site | Wikipedia
- JetBlue: Official Site | Wikipedia
- Southwest Airlines: Official Site | Wikipedia
- US Airways: Official Site | Wikipedia
- United Airlines: Official Site | Wikipedia
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@IMAO_ Yes, StarTrek riffs were fantastic. Schnappi, Northwest Airlines, & Ron Paul references/jokes were replaced with Shatner lol
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RT @IMAO_: Star Trek RiffTrax was hilarious; they just keep getting funnier. No Schnappi, Northwest Airlines, or Ron Paul references though.
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Star Trek RiffTrax was hilarious; they just keep getting funnier. No Schnappi, Northwest Airlines, or Ron Paul references though.
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OMG and whoe ever runs Northwest airlines...bite me! From BFE KS to VA im making 2 fucking stops...Memphis & Atlanta...then Richmond wtf?!?!
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northwest airlines is the southwest airlines of the north.
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