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Northwest Airlines and KLM Launch Code-Share Service to East Africa

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Northwest Airlines has taken a significant step into the African market by launching a code-share service with KLM Royal Dutch Airlines to three major cities in Kenya and Tanzania. The new service, which was inaugurated on December 14, offers convenient connections to passengers traveling from North America to Nairobi, Kenya, and to Kilimanjaro and Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. This move is part of Northwest's expansion efforts into the African market, where the airline aims to offer seamless travel experiences to business and leisure travelers.

Key Takeaways:

  • Northwest Airlines has launched code-share service with KLM Royal Dutch Airlines to Nairobi, Kenya, and to Kilimanjaro and Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
  • The code-share service offers all the benefits of "seamless" travel, including issuance of all boarding passes at initial check-in, luggage check to final destination, and convenient flight transfers.
  • Northwest and KLM operate service from 17 cities in North America, providing convenient connections to passengers traveling to Africa.
  • Amsterdam's Schiphol Airport is consistently rated as one of the top airports in the world for ease of connections, shopping, dining, and entertainment.
  • Northwest and KLM have the most integrated alliance in the airline industry, with antitrust immunity and extensive trans-Atlantic and code-share schedules.
  • The two airlines offer reciprocal frequent flyer and airport lounge programs, joint pricing, and other travel benefits, making it a unique and convenient travel experience for passengers.
  • Northwest and KLM serve more than 500 cities in nearly 100 countries on six continents, making them a significant player in the global airline industry.
  • Philip Haan, executive vice president-international, sales and information services, said, "Northwest is pleased to introduce new international code-share service, which will lead to more business and leisure travel to Africa and expand Northwest's presence in this market."

Statistics:

  • Northwest and KLM operate from 17 cities in North America, providing convenient connections to passengers traveling to Africa.
  • The code-share service offers seamless travel experiences to passengers traveling to Nairobi, Kenya, and to Kilimanjaro and Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
  • Amsterdam's Schiphol Airport is consistently rated as one of the top airports in the world for ease of connections, shopping, dining, and entertainment.
  • Northwest and KLM have the most integrated alliance in the airline industry, with antitrust immunity and extensive trans-Atlantic and code-share schedules.
  • The two airlines offer reciprocal frequent flyer and airport lounge programs, joint pricing, and other travel benefits.
  • Northwest and KLM serve more than 500 cities in nearly 100 countries on six continents.

Sources:

  • PR Newswire, "Northwest Airlines and KLM Royal Dutch Airlines Launch Code-Share Service to Nairobi, Kenya, and to Kilimanjaro and Dar es Salaam, Tanzania" (December 14, 2003)
  • Northwest Airlines, "Northwest and KLM Launch Code-Share Service to East Africa" (December 14, 2003)
  • KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, "Northwest and KLM Launch Code-Share Service to East Africa" (December 14, 2003)

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