2005 WorldPerks^® Program Update

Northwest Airlines^® and the WorldPerks program strive to deliver a strong product and program for our members. We continue to listen to our members' feedback and we make updates to our program to keep it strong and of value to you. Here are several important changes that may affect you in 2005.

Northwest Airlines wants to serve all your travel needs for business or pleasure. That's why, beginning January 1, 2005, we're allowing all paid fare classes eligible to earn WorldPerks miles on Northwest or any of our Elite Qualifying Airline Partners to count towards your Elite Qualifying Segments (EQS) for the 2006 program year (Continental Airlines flights in Q, I, S, W, T, X, L classes; Delta Air Lines operated flights are excluded).  Elite Qualifying Miles (EQM) required to achieve Elite status will remain the same as in 2004. To earn Silver Elite status you must earn 30 EQS or 25,000 EQM, Gold Elite status needs 60 EQS or 50,000 EQM and to earn Platinum Elite status you must earn 100 EQS or 75,000 EQM.

Northwest Airlines recently joined the SkyTeam^® Global Alliance which allows us to significantly expand our product offering through new partnerships, and gives you more options to get where you want to go. Together, Northwest Airlines, our SkyTeam Global Alliance Partners and our WorldPerks Airline Partners serve more than 900 of the world's most fascinating destinations. Beginning March 1, 2005, WorldPerks awards will be booked using a revised award chart. Revisions will include restructured award zones, international upgrade pricing changes, and modified mileage requirements for award travel. View the revised award travel charts.