Charter Service

Northwest Airlines Charter Department offers aircraft for a wide range of customers including the U.S. government, sports teams, corporations and individuals. All charters operate under Part 121, which are the strictest guidelines of safety set forth by the Federal Aviation Administration. If you want the highest level of reliability and safety for your next charter flight, consider a Northwest Charter.

Are you interested in chartering an entire Northwest aircraft? Northwest Charter services offers you the opportunity to personalize your flight experience to your specific requirements.
This includes:

• Unique airport routings
• Customized Departure and Arrival times
• Use of the entire aircraft
• Specialized catering and inflight service

If you have a group of 10 or more passengers traveling together, but require less than an entire aircraft, please contact Group Travel

Please read before entering a Charter Request

Are charter flights more economical than a scheduled flight?
For a single charter to any one destination and back, the price will typically be higher than a scheduled flight. This is due to ferrying the aircraft to and from the destination. Aircraft do not typically remain with the customer.

When should a charter be used vs. Group Travel?
A customer should consider a charter if any of the following conditions apply:

1. The entire group must travel together on a single aircraft.

2. Custom non-stop aircraft routing is required.

3. Schedule allows travel during off-peak times.

4. The group is willing to pay for the convenience of having exclusive use of an aircraft.

If these conditions do not apply to your specific situation, please contact Northwest's Group Travel

Does Northwest Airlines have specific aircraft set aside for charters?
Northwest does not have a dedicated charter fleet. However, all Northwest aircraft are available for charter service if they are not scheduled to fly commercial flights.  Click here for seat maps for Northwest Airlines aircraft.

Does Northwest Airlines offer charter service to all regions of the world?
While Northwest has a worldwide network and has done many international charters, most charters operate solely in North America.

What is the credit policy of Northwest Airlines?
Just as in the case of a ticket on any major airline, a charter must be paid for in advance.

What are the most significant factors of a charter's cost?
The cost of a charter is a function of distance, aircraft size, and aircraft positioning.

Email a request to charter an aircraft