NW signed new codeshare deal with Midwest Airlines
Sep 13, 2007, 10:19 pm
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NW signed new codeshare deal with Midwest Airlines
http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/070913/aqth131.html?.v=14
I didn't find a topic on the NW Forum today. So I decide started create new thread by NW forum. Thanks all!
I didn't find a topic on the NW Forum today. So I decide started create new thread by NW forum. Thanks all!
Sep 14, 2007, 1:29 am
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I wonder if/when NWA will offer reciprocal lounge access with Midwest. The MKE WC is not particularly nice, despite some of the best staff in the system, and the YX Club is beautiful.
Sep 14, 2007, 4:06 am
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I would like to see EQMs on YX flights as well.
Sep 14, 2007, 6:17 am
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I would think that if you are flying YX metal (like from MKE to LAX) on a NWA ticket with a NWA ticket number (ie a codeshare) you can get WorldPerks miles AND EQMs. They key is it has to be a NWA ticket not a YX ticket.
Sep 14, 2007, 6:32 am
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No free drinks at YX Club. 
Sep 14, 2007, 7:08 am
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Yeah, I would like to see that as well, but I don't think it is by any means a guarrantee. For instance, if you fly on a NW-coded CO-operated flight with a NW ticket one only gets 50% EQM.
Sep 14, 2007, 8:21 am
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I think I'd be happy with an arrangement similar to that which NWA shares with AS. Full EQM's and limited lounge access...
Sep 14, 2007, 8:42 am
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Sep 14, 2007, 8:56 am
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Anyway, seems like a good strategic move for NW. I enjoy flying YX occasionally so I'm glad to see NW make this move.
Sep 14, 2007, 9:34 am
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Lounge access would give YX flyers a lounge at DCA. YX and NW are both in terminal A.
Sep 14, 2007, 12:47 pm
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Yup, you are right - certainly no guarantee. I'm hoping (expect?) that they'll handle it the way the handle American Eagle flights in and out of LA. You get full EQMs on those flights - if you have a NW ticket number.
Sep 14, 2007, 8:47 pm
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Sep 14, 2007, 9:26 pm
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I wouldn't want bankruptcy because of free Brandy Old Fashions!
Sep 15, 2007, 5:12 pm
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Plus keeps out Air Tran and protects the NW Midwest fortress.
Good for NW, bad for ticket prices!
Plus keeps out Air Tran and protects the NW Midwest fortress.
Good for NW, bad for ticket prices!