Northwest Extends Worldwide Spring, Summer Sale

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Northwest Extends Worldwide Spring, Summer Sale

Tuesday April 22, 10:00 am ET  

Low Fares Throughout U.S., to Asia, Europe Now Available for Purchase Through May 2

 

 

ST. PAUL, Minn., April 22 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Northwest Airlines (Nasdaq: NWAC - News) today announced that it has extended its worldwide spring and summer fare sale, giving consumers additional time to take advantage of savings on upcoming travel. Northwest's sale fares for travel throughout North America and the Caribbean, and from the United States to Asia and Europe, are now available for purchase until May 2, 2003.

"Spring and summer travelers are responding to Northwest's sale prices," said Tim Griffin, executive vice president of marketing and distribution. "Consumers appreciate that sale fares are being offered in every one of the 215 cities served by Northwest or Northwest Airlink."

 

Tickets for travel within North America and to Asia and Europe at Northwest's sale prices must be purchased by May 2, 2003. When the airline announced the sale on April 15, sale fares were available for purchase in the U.S. and to Europe until April 22, and for purchase for travel to Asia until April 29, 2003. As announced previously, sale prices are available for travel on domestic flights through September 9, 2003. To Europe, sale fares are being offered on travel completed by October 11, 2003, and for Asia, travel must be completed by June 30, 2003.

 

Northwest's sale fares are available for purchase through the airline's Web site at www.nwa.com , Northwest Airlines reservations, travel agents and most travel Web sites.

 

               EACH-WAY* EXAMPLES OF SALE FARES ON NORTHWEST

 

                              Domestic travel

 

    Detroit - Chicago or St. Louis             $ 34

    Wichita, Kan. - Ft. Walton Beach, Fla.     $ 44

    Birmingham, Ala. - New Orleans             $ 46

    Nashville, Tenn. - New Orleans             $ 58

    Minneapolis/St. Paul - Omaha, Neb.         $ 78

    Washington - Indianapolis                  $ 81

    Detroit - Newark, N.J.                     $ 90

    Kansas City, Mo. - Boston                  $ 84

    Memphis, Tenn. - Philadelphia              $ 97

    Orlando, Fla. - Seattle                    $ 79

    New York - Phoenix                         $118

    Los Angeles - Baltimore                    $119

    Chicago - Calgary, Alberta                 $139

 

                                    Asia

 

    Los Angeles - Seoul, South Korea           $259

    Washington - Tokyo                         $339

    Boston - Osaka, Japan                      $362

    New York - Bangkok, Thailand               $393

    San Francisco - Manila, Philippines        $448

 

                                   Europe

 

    Boston - Amsterdam, Netherlands            $185

    Washington - Zurich, Switzerland           $241

    Detroit - Venice, Italy                    $292

    Los Angeles - Paris                        $298

    San Francisco - Frankfurt, Germany         $329

 

 

 

Fare examples are each way, per passenger, based on a roundtrip purchase in Coach Class. Domestic fares listed above are valid for travel from April 29 through June 19, 2003. Fares for travel from June 20 through September 9, 2003, are higher. For travel to Europe, fares listed above are valid for travel from April 29 through June 19, 2003. Fares for travel from June 20 through October 11, 2003, are higher. Fares shown to all destinations do not include a federal excise tax of $3 per segment flown that will be imposed on each flight segment. A segment is defined as a takeoff and a landing. Passenger Facility Charges of up to $18 roundtrip, September 11 security fees of up to $10 roundtrip per person, and for international travel, departure/arrival, customs and immigrations fees of up to $112 USD, may apply. For itineraries including Canada, fares do not include federal immigrations fees and departure taxes of up to $51 (USD), and an airport improvement fee of up to $15 (CAD) per person.

Northwest Airlines is the world's fourth largest airline with hubs at Detroit, Minneapolis/St. Paul, Memphis, Tokyo and Amsterdam, and approximately 1,500 daily departures. With its travel partners, Northwest serves nearly 750 cities in almost 120 countries on six continents. In 2002, consumers from throughout the world recognized Northwest's efforts to make travel easier. A 2002 J.D. Power and Associates study ranked airports at Detroit and Minneapolis/St. Paul, home to Northwest's two largest hubs, tied for second place among large domestic airports in overall customer satisfaction. Business travelers who subscribe to OAG print and electronic flight guides rated nwa.com as the best airline Web site in 2002. Readers of TTG Asia and TTG China named Northwest "Best North American airline."

 

DOMESTIC TRAVEL TERMS AND CONDITIONS: Purchase requirements: Fares shown are each way per person based on a roundtrip purchase in Coach Class. A 14- day advance purchase is required. Tickets must be purchased within 24 hours after reservations are made, or at least 14 days prior to departure, whichever occurs first, but no later than May 2, 2003. A $25 USD/$40 CAD non-refundable surcharge will be assessed for paper tickets issued in electronic ticket- eligible markets. Off-peak days: Fares shown are valid for travel noon Monday through 11:59 a.m. Thursday. FLORIDA: Fares are valid for travel to Florida on Sunday through Wednesday, and from Florida, on Tuesday through Friday. Fares for travel on days other than those specified are higher. Minimum/maximum stay: Fares require a Saturday night stay. Most fares allow a 30-day maximum stay. Stopovers: Not permitted. Changes to itinerary: Changes may be made prior to scheduled flights for a $100 administrative service fee, however any change must meet the conditions of the new fare purchased. Changes requested after the departure of the originally scheduled flights are not permitted. Other conditions: Tickets are nonrefundable. Unused tickets not changed prior to originally scheduled flights have no value and cannot be exchanged. Seats are limited and may not be available. Some travel may be on other airlines. Fares may not be lower than Northwest's already low fares to select destinations. Fares are subject to change. Other restrictions may apply.

 

ASIA TRAVEL TERMS AND CONDITIONS: Purchase requirements: Fares shown are each way per person based on a roundtrip purchase in Coach Class. A 7-day advance purchase is required. Tickets must be purchased within 72 hours after reservations are made, or at least 7 days prior to departure, whichever occurs first, but no later than May 2, 2003. A $25 USD/$40 CAD non-refundable surcharge will be assessed for paper tickets issued in electronic ticket- eligible markets. Available flights: Travel is permitted on Northwest Airlines flights 1-1999 and Northwest Airlink flights 2700-3699 operated by Mesaba Airlines and 3700-3799, 5600-5999 operated by Pinnacle Airlines. Travel dates: Fares are valid for outbound travel from April 7, 2003, through May 31, 2003. Return travel is valid through June 30, 2003. Off-peak days: Fares shown are valid for travel Monday through Thursday. Fares for travel on days other than those specified may be slightly higher. Minimum/maximum stay: Fares require a six-day minimum stay, with a maximum stay of 30 days. Stopovers: Not permitted. Combinations: One-way/circle trips are not permitted. Changes to itinerary: Changes are not permitted. Other conditions: Tickets are nonrefundable. Seats are limited and may not be available. Some travel may be on other airlines. Fares are subject to change. Other restrictions may apply.

 

EUROPE TRAVEL TERMS AND CONDITIONS: Purchase requirements: Fares shown are each way per person based on a roundtrip purchase in Coach Class. A 14-day advance purchase is required. Tickets must be purchased within 72 hours after reservations are made, or at least 14 days prior to departure, whichever occurs first, but no later than May 2, 2003. A $25 USD/$40 CAD non-refundable surcharge will be assessed for paper tickets issued in electronic ticket- eligible markets. Available flights: Trans-Atlantic travel operated by Northwest or KLM. Travel dates: Outbound travel must begin no later than September 10, 2003. All travel must be complete by October 11, 2003. Off- peak days: Fares shown are valid for travel Monday through Thursday. Fares for travel on days other than those specified may be slightly higher. Minimum/maximum stay: Fares to most destinations require a Saturday night stay, with a maximum stay of 30 days. Stopovers: Not permitted. Changes to itinerary: Changes may be made prior to scheduled flights for a $200 administrative service fee, however any change must meet the conditions of the new fare purchased. Changes requested after the departure of the originally scheduled flights are not permitted. Other conditions: Tickets are nonrefundable. Unused tickets not changed prior to originally scheduled flights have no value and cannot be exchanged. Seats are limited and may not be available. Some travel may be on other airlines. Fares are subject to change. Fares are subject to government approval. Other restrictions may apply.

 

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New York - Bangkok, Thailand     $393

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