Largest U.S. city to become Northwest's newest nonstop destination from Grand Rapids


GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., Sept. 7 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Northwest Airlines today announced that it will begin offering its first nonstop service between Grand Rapids' Gerald R. Ford International Airport and New York's LaGuardia Airport, beginning Nov. 1, 2006.

"Our large and loyal customer base in Grand Rapids will now have a nonstop option to New York on Northwest, enabling them to earn WorldPerks frequent flyer miles," said Phil Haan, executive vice president of international, alliances and information technology at Northwest Airlines and chairman of NWA Cargo.

"Northwest's comprehensive network, convenient and reliable schedules, competitive fares and hassle-free hub airports have made us the leading choice of travelers in Grand Rapids, the state of Michigan and throughout the Heartland of America," Haan added.

The new flight will be operated by Northwest Airlink partner Pinnacle Airlines with a 50-seat Canadair Regional Jet (CRJ).