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I just moved to Boston, from Italy, 4 months ago. As soon as I arrived I applied for a Costumer Service Agent position with almost every Airline. Two months ago I got a job offer fron Northwest airlines, the human processing was long, almost a month, I went to training in Detroit for 2 weeks, and now I am working at Logan Int. Airport, but 2 weeks ago I also got a call from U.S airways, they wantyed to interview me, I just thought I would go and see what they could offer me. They offerd me almost the same things that NWA does. Only thing is I coould get medical benefits even if I am part-time. Now the issue is : I am confused. I want to know which airline is a better airline. US. Airways or NWA?
If anyone of you knows about airlines please help me !
Thanks
Teresa.

Well, both airlines are pretty stable and should be here for a while. As for the medical benefits for part-timers, that would depend on how much you plan on working and how long you plan on working. I don’t know your age but if your planning on making this job your career, then, you will need to work full time to get maximum retirement benefits. If you are working for short term and think you may need to drop to part time, then US Airways may be a better choice.

You also have to look at the route structure of each airline. Since your work for the airline, you can fly for free or cheap so you have to decide which airlines serves more of the destinations you want to visit.

Personally, I would stay with Northwest as you have been working there already and you don’t want to move around too much. It doesn’t look good on your resume. I’d rather work for Northwest anyhow as they have a better international route structure.

I want to book a ticket on Northwest Airlines from Richmond to Osaka, Japan. Coupon codes for NWA.com or any discount site (e.g. Expedia, Travelocity, Priceline, CheapTickets) would be helpful.

Here you go

http://www.giantcodes.com/Travel/Orbitz-com-Codes/index.html
http://www.giantcodes.com/Travel/Travelation-com-Codes/index.html

A new job has significantly increased my ‘airtime’ and I have notices (specifically flying Northwest Airlines) that the flag is properly displayed on the left side of the plane and consistently backwards on the right.

I have written NWA and asked several Steward(esses) about this with no definate answer.

There has to be a sound reason for this - please advise.

The decal machine answer, though possibly well intentioned is wrong. Notice that even soldiers wear the flag that way on their uniform.

From my manual and it may take a bit of thinking about…..

The full-color U.S. flag cloth replica is worn so that the star field faces forward, or to the flag’s own right. When worn in this manner, the flag is facing to the observer’s right, and gives the effect of the flag flying in the breeze as the wearer moves forward.

The rule dates back to the Army’s early history, when both mounted cavalry and infantry units would designate a standard bearer, who carried the Colors into battle. As he charged, his forward momentum caused the flag to stream back. Since the Stars and Stripes are mounted with the canton closest to the pole, that section stayed to the right, while the stripes flew to the left.

Confusing but again think about it. This is the same reason it is so on planes and ships.

I’ve been to Honolulu a couple of times with Northwest Airlines, and when my vacation is over, would like to leave the airport in the morning, but the only flights I can get returning to the continental USA from Honolulu are in the afternoon. I then arrive home the next day. Why are there only afternoon or later flights leaving Honolulu? I’ve checked NWA, United, etc. and none leave Honolulu in the morning.

In the morning the flight’s are primarly international flights. But there are flights to the mainland U.S. at this time also. Also because of the time zone differences all across the U.S. it is hard to schedule a flight so it does not arrive somewhere at 3 in the morning.

See examples below:

Some AM Flights to U.S. Mainland From Honolulu as of 11/18/07

United Flight 934 to LAX @ 7:00 a.m.
United Flight 72 to SFO @ 7:22 a.m.
Hawaiian Flight 10 to LAX @ 8:10 a.m.
American Flight 270 to LAX @ 8:30 a.m.

Do any of you go on major websites to purchase music, and just happen to read some of the album reviews?

I was on amazon looking at the N.W.A. Straight Outta Compton album reviews because I saw 6 people give it one star. Anyway I saw two reviews and I had to lmao at it because it’s obvious that there are some people who overlook the product (to make sure it’s the correct thing they want) before purchasing it.

"I was very disappointed when I listened to this CD. I expected this to be a soundtrack of songs played by NWA (Northwest Airlines) on their planes. Instead I heard a couple of guys whining about police and white people."

"What Have they done?

They’ve cheated me!

I bought a cd that says N.W.A straight out of Compton, and they give me this crap?

I am going to go throw it away and eat atleast 4 pancakes…"

http://www.amazon.com/review/product/B00006JJ51/ref=cm_cr_dp_hist_1?%5Fencoding=UTF8&filterBy=addOneStar
I Tunes have legit stuff, but like amazon, some of the feedback is hilarious.

(i.e. reviews of the hip-pop artists)
I can’t cut and paste from itunes onto here

Lol….North West Airlines….you must be kidding.

And No i only read reviews after the album has been out for a year.

I only go in to buy a CD if i’ve heard samples of it and i’ve liked it.

My wife and I fly Northwest Airlines a lot because of where we travel. We are wondering what the future of Northwest Airline miles is with Delta. We are thinking about getting a credit card that gives us miles, but should we get an NWA card or a Delta SkyMiles card?

wait a while and see. did northwest take over delta, or did delta take over northwest. i believe they will be using delta as the name, but i don’t know for sure. your best bet would be to wait a while and see. don’t do anything just yet.

Yes. Your Northwest travel vouchers can still be used since Northwest and Delta have merged. If you need more information check out the Delta website at www.delta.com. There is a lot of information on the Northwest Delta merger.

Received final notification of, and 2nd check for $1997.00. Does not allude to Lotto ticket win. El Nacional De Navidad Spanish Sweepstakes Lottery/Free Lotto International Promotion program. $85,000.00 winner.
This is looks completely legitmate, however do not remember entering. The wife signed completed a number of surveys last summer and it is remotely possible that one of those was an entry in this sweepstakes. The check is from NWA - Northwest Airlines, 7500 Airline Dr, Minneapolis, MN 55450-1101, First Bank of Grand Forks, 303 Third Street Northwest, East Grand Forks, MN 56721 Phone #: 613-261-0056
If anyone has any info on this would appreciate a follow up. Thank you Chuck

As much as we would LOVE to believe that we really did win…we didnt!!! This is a scam!!! If you recieved one of these letters that has a check issued from Citizens Bank, They would love a copy!! You can fax this to 412-566-5605 Attn: Dan, Extention 7046 or you can give him a call at 1-877-229-6430 this is their fraud prevention line. By the way the 613# is actually in Ottawa Canada and they WILL NOT let you speak to a bank manager (because there isnt one) I also faxed a copy of my letter to Loterías y Apuestas del Estado
Legal Advice Service
011 34 91 533 51 36
This is the legal service in Spain handling the fraud cases involving the Loterías y Apuestas del Estado

I think NWA as Northwest Airline is the best airliner

If they fly out of your area, Jet Blue is the best, They are cheap, have non-stop flights (no lay overs) and most of there plane have TV’s in the seats so you are entertained

I will go to visit my Chinese sweetheart for the first time in October/November 2008!

She lives in Zhuhai, China and I live in Minneapolis, MN (MSP=airport code). [MSP is a hub for Northwest Airlines (NWA).]

What are the best flight/airline choices? Could it be through Macau (since it is so close to Zhuhai)?
If Macau is a good choice, will I have more problems entering/leaving China (i.e. what to watch out for visa-wise)?

THANK YOU!

The reason I ask is that it seems very expensive to go with NWA and that there are some charter flights direct to Macau.
It seems there is no direct service to Zhuhai from the USA (but I am very inexperienced, so I don't know!).

Going through Macau will not present any visa problems. You don’t need a visa to go to Macau but apply for your Chinese visa before leaving the states. You can apply for it in Macau as well but I recommend you sort it out before leaving in case there are any problems.. Fly to Macau and take a bus or something to Zhuhai.