Earn 900 Northwest Frequent Flyer Miles In Ten Minutes

Special thanks to Andy for this timely reminder.

In the past we reported on earning 400 easy frequent flyer miles for completing WorldPerks University online quizzes, which consist of answering a few multiple choice questions about the Northwest Airlines frequent flyer program. If you haven't completed the quizzes yet, now is a great time to do so. 

In addition, with the Delta/Northwest merger already in progress, you can earn 500 Delta miles for linking both your Delta and Northwest accounts together - then, turn right around and transfer those miles back to your Northwest account, fee free. The linking bonus runs through April 30. 

These combined activities will net you 900 Northwest Miles. Not too shabby for 10 minutes of work! 

Rough Landings at Seattle Airport

Here's a video from couple years ago out of Seattle, where two separate Northwest Airlines planes were encountered some particularly nasty winds during landing. What a ride!

Earn 300 WorldPerks Miles for Obtaining an Insurance Quote

Northwest WorldPerks members can earn 300 bonus miles for requesting a free insurance quote with 21st Century insurance. In addition, earn 1,000 miles for taking out a new policy with 21st Century. Click here for more details.

Earn Bonus Miles Linking Your Delta and Northwest Accounts

Here is one result from the merger of Delta and Northwest Airlines announced earlier in 2008.: For a limited time, Delta SkyMiles and Northwest Worldperks members may transfer miles between their own accounts fee free - and earn a bonus 500 SkyMiles for doing so.

For instance, let's say your Delta frequent flyer account has 2,000 miles and your Northwest 23,000. Simply transfer the 2,000 Delta miles over to Northwest (or vice versa).

Click here for more information.

Northwest WorldPerks Program Changes for 2009

In an email to subscribers, Northwest Airlines announced changes to Worldperks, the airlines frequent flyer program. Many of the changes rolling out over the next couple months are as a result of the merger between Northwest and Delta. Here are some of the key changes to the program:

First the good news: Beginning in February, Worldperks members who also have a DeltaSky miles account will be able to transfer base miles between the two accounts. Also, effective immediately, customers flying Delta-operated flights will earn you Northwest elite-qualifying miles.

And the not so good: On January 15, The airline will introduce a third mileage award level and synchronised award mileage requirements with Delta. The added level sits between the PerkSaver and PerkPass. For a standard domestic award redemption, for example, award requirements will be displayed as 12,500, 20,000 and 30,000 for one-way travel, based on a round-trip award ticket purchase. Availability will range from highly limited-capacity controlled up to unlimited availability on all flights - depending on the award tier you choose. In summary, the more points you want to spend, the more flight choices made available to you. Many industry experts feel the addition of the third tier will nearly wipe out award availability at the lowest award tiers.

The simply bad news: Northwest jumps on board with other airlines by instituting a close-in ticketing fee for award travel. Starting January 15th, the airline will charge between $75 and $150 if you decide to book any award travel within 21-days of departure date. Airlines claim award availability tends to open up near the departure date as airlines realize they cannot fill the plane with revenue passengers. Accessing this "last minute" (21-days or less) inventory will now cost you. 

These changes are in addition to previously announced 9-29% hikes in the miles required to fly certain routes that start January 15th. 

SuperShuttle and Delta Partner Up, Offer Frequent Flyer Miles

Delta SkyMiles members who book a ride online with SuperShuttle will now earn frequent flier miles. In a press release this week, SuperShuttle announced the new partnership with Delta will reward passengers 50 miles for each one way trip to or from the airport. 

SuperShuttle has similar partnerships with Northwest Airlines, Frontier Airlines and U.S Airways frequent flyer programs.  

$50 Bucks Back From Northwest and Paypal

Similar to a promotion the two companies ran last March, Northwest Airlines and Paypal will credit you $50 when you purchase your next Northwest flight at nwa.com and use Paypal as your method of payment. Minimum ticket purchase is $250, and you must purchase tickets by Midnight on October 13th for travel between November 15, 2008 and January 31, 2009. 

Click here for more information

Northwest Airlines 'Mountains of Miles' Promotion

Northwest Airlines is again running a promotion that awards bonus miles for a variety of activities, such as renting a car, shopping online, and of course...flying Northwest. Click here to register for Mountains of Miles, and view all the different mileage earning activities available. Qualifying activities through January 31, 2009 are eligible for the bonus.

Also, Northwest is offering double WorldPerks bonus miles for each Super Shuttle reservation through the end of September. The promotion is also valid for ExecuCar reservations, should you need a private ride to/from the airport.

Northwest Airlines 'Miles To Go' Promotion

Each year Northwest has a special promotion where you can earn bonus WorldPerks miles for flying, renting a car, shopping online, and signing up for various offers. These promotions are usually in addition to miles you would already earn for participating in these activities.

Northwest has rolled out another such program, this time called "Miles To Go." Here is a comprehensive list of activities and corresponding point value for completing them. To the right is a conversion chart of points to miles. The more activities you complete, the more points you earn. The more points you earn, the more Northwest WorldPerks miles you bank.

Of course flying Northwest will earn you the most bonus points/miles, but there are plenty of other easy-to-do ideas listed. For example, unlike past promotions you can simply enter the daily instant win game to earn 5 points a day (every day!), or enroll in the Northwest WorldPerks program for 25 points.

Miles to Go runs through July 31st. Be sure to read all the rules, then register before completing any of the activities.

SuperShuttle and Northwest Partner Up, Offer Frequent Flyer Miles

Northwest Worldperks members who book a ride online with SuperShuttle will now earn frequent flyer miles. In a press release this week, SuperShuttle announced the new partnership with Northwest, which will reward passengers riding SuperShuttle 50 Worldperks miles for each one way trip to or from the airport.

SuperShuttle also has partnerships with Frontier Airlines and U.S Airways frequent flyer programs.

http://www.supershuttle.com/

Northwest & Delta become Delta Airlines

As expected, Northwest and Delta Airlines announced the two will merge and become the world's largest airline. The process of merging is expected to take 6-8 months, and is subject to government approval. Delta will retain the name for the new airline. The airlines have contacted members of their frequent flyer programs stating their frequent flyer miles and status will be unaffected by the merger.

Meanwhile, the airlines created a new website to boast of the new airline and positive effects they feel will result.

Delta, Northwest Merger imminent - source

It looks like the airline industry will continue to make headlines this week as a merger between Northwest and Delta is reported to be imminent. According to the Associated Press, people close to the merger talks said it may happen as early as Monday. If it does, the joined companies would result in the largest airline in the world.

The two airlines hoped to announce a deal in February, but their pilots' unions were unable to agree on how to merge their seniority lists. The airlines are now hoping to proceed with merger talks without compiling a list, a move that could potentially cause strong opposition to the merger by pilots.

$50 Bucks Back from Northwest Airlines

Similar to a promotion that ran before, receive $50 cash back from Northwest Airlines when you purchase an airline ticket of $250 or more at nwa.com and utilize Paypal as your method of payment.

Details:

Purchase by March 27, 2008

Travel between April 1 and June 14, 2008

You must have both a Northwest Worldperks & Paypal account

Click here for more information on this great promotion.

Reference Code: GNWP PAYPALCASH08

San Francisco to New York (Newark) $209 Roundtrip w/taxes

Scoop up a ticket quickly...these will not last. "Fair" availability (as of 10:30am) and limited day/season restrictions make this deal HOT. No season restrictions, meaning the fare is valid through the end of the year, no blackout dates and no day limitations on this - yes, you can travel on weekends at this price (April particularly).

Visit: http://www.travelocity.com/ - search SFO-EWR (not NYC) using the flexible dates option. Fares are sold out on some days. Fare Basis: K14RV3N 14-day minimum advance purchase.

San Francisco to New York (JFK) $205 RT/taxes included

Northwest Airlines and SkyTeam partners are offering this great deal to NYC.
Pretty decent availability even through the Summer months. Fare Basis: K7RX6N
Visit http://www.farecompare.com/ or http://www.travelocity.com/ (choose "flexible dates" option) or http://www.nwa.com/

Read More: Fare Basis Code: Unscramble to reveal the mystery behind your fare

Oakland/San Jose - Istanbul, Turkey $533 rt/taxes included

Pretty good deal into Istanbul. Promotional Fare on Northwest Airlines/KLM. Valid thru March. Booking class "V" and available at www.nwa.com. Flights from Oakland include segments on Alaska Airlines.

Delta Reportedly Begins Merger Talks With United, Northwest

(CNNMoney) Delta Air Lines has opened merger talks with Northwest Airlines and UAL Corp.'s United Airlines in the hope it can close a deal over the next two weeks, the Wall Street Journal reported on Tuesday. Read more

San Francisco - Rochester, MN $118+ tax roundtrip Northwest Airlines.
Travel valid 7 days a week thru December 14th. Fare Basis K3QA6NC.
Available for purchase after approximately 11am Pacific Time. www.farecompare.com
Many other small to medium sized cities throughout Wisconson and Minnestota have been reduced in price as well.