Originally Posted by
bubbashow
Prior to the merger, NW had a private check in area behind the glass doors adjacent to security in the new terminal. We were traveling on a broadcast uniting a military mom and her son as a surprise, and we were checked in there. I was told it was for use by Ford motor company. I am sure it is there (looked a lot like the decor of the (then) WorldClub), but I don't know if it is still used.
The priority/private check in at DTW for Ford goes back at least twenty years. I don't know if it ever gave boarding priority.