Discount Airfare: Northwest Airlines' Cheap Minneapolis Flights

Northwest Airlines is offering sale fares from the Twin Cities on travel through May 21. Book and buy these cheap flights by April 7.

Book flights to Chicago, Miami or Seattle, plus other U.S. cities.

One-way sample fares from Minneapolis/St. Paul (round-trip purchase required) start at $39, taxes and fees are additional.

Northwest Suspends Hartford – Amsterdam Flights

Northwest Airlines’ off-again, on-again non-stop Hartford (BDL) – Amsterdam flights is off again. Service was set to resume June 3.

In a prepared release from Hartford’s Bradley International Airport, Delta Air Lines, which is in the process of assimilating Northwest, says “the flight is not economically viable at this time.”

The carrier hopes to bring it back “when [the] travel industry rebounds.”

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Northwest Swaps Pretzels For Peanuts, Despite Allergy Concerns

Northwest Airlines recently announced it will hand out peanuts instead of pretzels on their flights, a move that mimics the policies of its new owner Delta Air Lines, but also has many flyers concerned about allergies.

The StarTribune.com is reporting that Northwest is handing out the peanuts in accordance with Delta's snack policies. The two airlines recently merged and Northwest is in the process of being transferred to the Delta name.

According to the article, the peanut policy will stick thanks to Delta's strong affiliation with local businesses in its Atlanta hub.

Delta, Northwest Merge Gates at Airports Nationwide

As the two carriers work toward merging their names and customers, Delta Air Lines and Northwest Airlines will begin combining gates they use at airports around the nation.

Reports predict approximately 170 Delta gates at various airports may be dropped, resulting in lower rental fees.

Mileage Merger - Delta, Northwest Link Frequent Flyer Accounts

If you’re a member of both Delta SkyMiles and Northwest WorldPerks, you're one step closer to a free flight. The airlines just announced they are merging their frequent flyer programs.

You can now link your Delta and Northwest frequent flyer accounts, and transfer miles between those accounts, at no charge. Link the accounts before March 15 and get and get 500 bonus miles.

Northwest Airlines: New Terminals, New Flights

Seasonal non-stop flights from Memphis (MEM) to Sarasota/Bradenton (SRQ) are on the way. Northwest Airlines will launch the once-daily Memphis-Sarasota route on March 2 and fly through April 20.

Memphis continues to be a major hub for Northwest Airlines, who is currently in the process of merging with Delta Air Lines. Commuter/regional carrier Northwest Airlink will actually fly the route.

Meanwhile, as the Delta-Northwest merger gains momentum, Northwest announced plans to move terminals in Salt Lake City.

Northwest reducing Amsterdam flights

Northwest Airlines reducing flights between Portland and Amsterdam on a temporary basis, it has been revealed.

The carrier is eliminating one flight per week, bringing the current five weekly services to four per week.

Discount Airfare: Holiday Deals Still Hot at Northwest

If it’s friends and relatives you want to see, and you’re not locked into ironclad dates, then Northwest Airlines’ on-going holiday discount airfare sale might be the ticket. Book and buy Northwest flights no later than Dec. 29 and land deals as low as $49, each-way – exclusive of taxes and fees.

Be prepared to stay over at least three days to get these discount airfares and you'll have to purchase a round-trip ticket to get these super-low rates on Northwest's Web site.

Northwest Airlines’ Pullout to Leave Lincoln Without Nonstop Detroit Link

The Lincoln Journal Star reports that Northwest Airlines (which just merged with Delta Air Lines) plans to pull out of the Lincoln (LNK) to Detroit (DTW) market come January 2009.

It’s not as if the route weren’t popular. The Journal Star reports that seats on the single daily sojourn are 90 percent full.

Northwest Airlines to End Seattle-London Flights

Northwest Airlines is ending flights between Seattle and London, England.

The carrier, which started services on the route less than six months ago, will terminate flights from January 8, 2009.