They were both already members of Skyteam and Northwest already had a very strong agreement with KLM and from their Amsterdam hub to many European, Asian and African destinations. It gave other synergies and cost savings and allowed a major American airline to compete in the modern airline industry more effectively.
No. Delta merged with Northwest, which freed up Northwest's golden shares in Continental, giving Continental the opportunity to merge with United. As far as frequent flyer miles go, Delta is part of SkyTeam and United is part of Star Alliance.
Northwest miles were merged into Delta accounts and both are valid. Going forward, miles are accrued on Delta.
Northwest Airlines no longer exists and was purchased by Delta Airlines. So you may use Delta Skymiles on an old Northwest route because that would now be operated by Delta anyway.
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It would have to be delta because they go everywhere but once united and continental merge they will but until then delta is
Delta Airlines is one airline which recently merged with Northwest Airlines.
Yes, but it will not be for long, Northwest Airlines is dissolving into Delta airlines
No, not anymore. all Northwest Airlines planes are being repainted to the delta livery.
Northwest Flight 253 was in Delta Equitment. It's an Airbus A330-300 Aircraft that still flys for Delta today. The flight regestration is N820NW
Northwest Airlines was headquartered in Eagan, Minnesota, but since it's merger with Delta Airlines in 2008 the Northwest name has been discontinued.
Northwest Airlines no-longer exists. It merged with Delta Airlines so you would be looking at the Delta Skymiles loyalty program.