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Northwest Airlines announced plans to buy 30 Airbus Industrie A-319 and A-320 planes valued at $1.2 billion, converting long-standing options into firm orders. The deal is part of the airline's effort to update its aging aircraft fleet, which has the oldest fleet among major U.S. airlines.
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Northwest Airlines, a prominent carrier, has solidified its commitment to the Airbus A320-family aircraft by converting 30 options to firm orders. This announcement, made at the Le Bourget Air Show, is a significant development for both Northwest and Airbus Industrie. The new orders, which include 18 A319s and 12 A320s,
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Sprint and Northwest Airlines are teaming up to give Memphis residents the chance to win an all-expense-paid trip to Honolulu, Hawaii. In celebration of their partnership, legendary entertainer Don Ho will host a special "Aloha Friday" event at The Peabody Hotel, where he will award the grand prize
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Sprint and Northwest Airlines are collaborating to host "Aloha Friday," an event celebrating their alliance, where one lucky winner will receive an all-expense-paid trip to Honolulu. The event will take place on June 11 at the Peabody Hotel, featuring a karaoke contest where participants can perform Don Ho&
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Northwest Airlines, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, and Italy's Alitalia have announced plans to apply for antitrust immunity to operate as a single carrier across the Atlantic, expanding their existing partnership. The move, anticipated since November, would allow the three airlines to coordinate flight schedules, share revenue, and distribute
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Northwest Airlines, Alitalia Italian Airlines, and KLM Royal Dutch Airlines have announced that Alitalia will join the Northwest/KLM trans-Atlantic joint venture. The three airlines signed a Commercial Cooperation & Integration Agreement and an Alliance Coordination Agreement in New York, marking a significant expansion of the partnership. The joint venture
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Northwest Airlines' AirCares community support program has been recognized at the United Nations as the most innovative and pioneering best practice initiative in the airline industry. Established in 1992, AirCares supports nonprofit organizations that align with the airline's values and community concerns. The program has contributed over
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Despite a decline in major stock indexes on Wednesday, the transportation sector demonstrated resilience with airline stocks leading the way. US Airways, Delta Air Lines, and Northwest Airlines all experienced significant gains, with US Airways increasing by $2.93 3/4 to $54.25, Delta Air Lines up $2.25
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Travel agents are expressing concern over a recent trend among major airlines to cap commissions on international travel. Northwest Airlines, following in the footsteps of United Airlines, American Airlines, Delta Airlines, and Continental Airlines, has capped commissions on international travel at $100 per ticket. This move is expected to save
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Northwest Airlines Corporation, a major US-based airline, has announced the successful completion of its acquisition of Air Partners L.P. and a significant stake in Continental Airlines. This strategic move marks a significant milestone in the airline's expansion strategy, solidifying its position in the competitive aviation industry. The
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Major U.S. airlines rescinded their recent attempt to raise business and leisure fares after Northwest Airlines declined to follow suit, marking the ninth time this year that airlines have tried and failed to increase prices. The airlines, including American Airlines, Delta, and Trans World Airlines, had raised fares as
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Woodside Travel Trust, a global travel management company, has voiced its opposition to the proposed merger between Continental Airlines and Northwest Airlines, arguing that it would lead to reduced competition and higher airfares for travelers. Ivan Michael Schaeffer, President and CEO of Woodside Travel Trust, has written to the U.
