Northwest Airlines making major European invasion

Thursday, 17 Oct, 2006 0

Detroit-based Northwest Airlines, which is still operating under bankruptcy protection, is undergoing an ambitious expansion of its European flight network.

Said Doug Steenland, Northwest president and CEO:

“Northwest’s new service will conveniently connect Detroit and the Heartland of America to more of Europe’s top business and leisure destinations, and provide additional service from the East coast to the Northwest/KLM European hub at Amsterdam.”

He termed it a “major expansion.”

The new network will add service to Brussels, Belgium and Dusseldorf, Germany, and also offer the first and only nonstop service between Hartford, Conn., and Amsterdam, the Netherlands.

“Brussels and Dusseldorf are among the most popular European destinations for business and leisure travelers who currently do not enjoy nonstop service from our WorldGateway at the Detroit hub,” said Phil Haan, executive vice president-international alliances and chairman of NWA Cargo.

The airline will be flying 160-seat 757’s.

The airline also announced more flights in the Detroit-Amsterdam and Boston-Amsterdam markets.

Travelers will be able make convenient connections through Detroit from more than 146 cities in North America served by Northwest and its partner Northwest Airlink, company officials said.

Unlike some of its competitors, all of Northwest’s domestic and international flights at Detroit are in one terminal.

Northwest and Northwest Airlink currently offer 507 flights a day from Detroit to 124 domestic and 29 international destinations.

Northwest is the world’s fifth largest airline with hubs in Detroit, Minneapolis/St. Paul, Memphis, Tokyo and Amsterdam. Worldwide, it has 1,400 daily departures.

Report by David Wilkening

David

From the Tel Aviv beach scene to the shores of the Dead Sea, Israel layers diverse cultures, outdoor adventures, and...

Jet2.com is the UK’s third largest airline, flying from ten UK airports to more than 60 destinations across Europe and beyond....

Classic Collection is where travel expertise and personal service combine to create the perfect luxury holiday. Our travel agent partners...

Located in the Mediterranean and connecting Asia and European continents that are separated by the famous Bosphorus, Türkiye is a...

WANDERERS WELCOME to MISSISSIPPI Mississippi is a state for all those who are wanderers at heart. From lush, forested Appalachian foothills to...

We understand the importance of personal touch We do things a bit differently at Eventsquid. We know that we could...

Ensuring our guests have an unforgettable experience while sailing with us is paramount; however, your health and safety remains our...

Why choose Titan Travel? There are some great travel companies out there – so why Titan? Well, we’re one of...

Centara Hotels & Resorts is Thailand’s leading hotel operator. Its 93 properties span all major Thai destinations plus the Maldives,...

Consisting of the three Maritime provinces of New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, and Prince Edward Island as well as Newfoundland and...

Welcome to Qatar Airways Qatar Airways is proud to be one of the youngest global airlines to serve all...

ECOMMPAY is an international payment service provider and direct bank card acquirer, engineering bespoke payment solutions for clients worldwide. Our...

The Detroit Metro Convention & Visitors Bureau (DMCVB) is the only organization that promotes metro Detroit regionally, nationally and...

If you’re thinking of cruising, there’s a very good chance you’re considering a Carnival cruise. Growing since our founding in...

Cunard is the operator of luxury cruise ships Queen Mary 2®, Queen Victoria® and Queen Elizabeth®. Renowned for impeccable White...

Family-owned Olympic Holidays has been arranging holidays to Greece, the Greek islands and Cyprus for more than half century. The company is unrivalled...