As part of our merger with Delta®, we are continuing to align the WorldPerks® and SkyMiles® programs with several changes:

* Effective January 1, 2009, you will have even more ways to reach WorldPerks Elite status with the ability to earn Elite Qualifying Segments on all Delta-operated flights.


* Effective January 15, 2009, you will have more flexibility as we are removing the Saturday-night stay restrictions from award tickets.


* Also effective January 15, 2009, Northwest will introduce a new award ticket redemption fee and will increase our award reissue and redeposit fees from $50 to $100.

Award Ticket Redemption Timeframes
(WorldPerks Platinum Elites are exempt from this fee) Award Ticket Fees
3 days or less prior to departure date $150 per ticket
4 - 7 days prior to departure date $100 per ticket
8 - 20 days prior to departure date $75 per ticket
21 days or more prior to departure date No Charge

* Also effective January 15, 2009, you will have even more award flexibility as we introduce a third mileage award level and synchronized award mileage requirements with Delta. The new mileage award level will have increased availability over PerkSaverSM Awards, but at lower mileage amounts than PerkPassSM Awards. The new award level will be quoted as a PerkPassSM award and will automatically be presented to you during the booking process. To view the new awards structure go to www.nwa.com/newawards.


* In February 2009, WorldPerks members who also have a SkyMiles account will be able to transfer miles between these two accounts. Elite Qualifying Miles cannot be pooled at this time but will be automatically combined at program integration in late 2009.

Visit www.nwa.com/worldperks to stay informed of our integration efforts. We look forward to serving you as we merge to become a premier global airline.

Bob Soukup
Managing Director
WorldPerks Marketing