nwa farewell

tribute to those nwa employees

[@jonathonbaker-guntang4163]

Spent five years with them as a flight attendant. I was WAY too young, turned 21 in training....live in Manila Philippines now....Thank you NWA

[@putusancaya9985]

Nice

[@babyjaimie2]

I grew up with my mom working for NWA fromthe 1970's into the 2000's before her retirement... NWA was THE PLACE to get a job/career back in the day. Very lucrative corporation if you could just get your foot in the door. It paid for my sister's and my medical bills, dental, braces, college...Thanks to NWA for taking care of our family over the years...You are missed.

[@applekid3956]

I am very proud that i was able to experience flying with Northwest Airlines.

[@agustinalamo-garcia4320]

I never had the chance to fly with NWA as a child growing up, but it still remains one of my favorite airlines.

[@amandacarman8324]

Whether it was over seas or between states all I flew was northwest. The last time I flew with NWA was a flight from DTW to Narita, Japan. Flew Delta home. That was when I learned. Gone but not forgotten in their past passengers. Thank you NWA for all the flights I had with you. Memories will not be forgotten.

[@Brenda1371]

when I heard the red tails were no more I got mad. I was not a happy camper to learn who got them. NWA will always be one of my favorites and it showed in there employee's how good of an airline they were.

[@KSANatctwr]

NWA was the best airline! I will forever miss the people at LAX.

[@HEMI-MOMMA]

I knew what I was going to be and who I was going to work for when I was just 5 years old. It was my first trip to Japan to visit my mother's family. We flew Northwest Orient. I applied to ONE airline. The ONLY airline!!! l achieved my dream. I'm so proud to say I will forever be a part of the greatest airline family EVER! Love to you all!!!

[@hilaryschultz69]

The best airlines ever, I miss them

[@joshc9659]

I am very happy and proud to be a part of NWA... DTW-MSP-NYC-MEM-LAX... I love this video... I was a F/A and I moved around a lot at NWA but what a cool video and memories. Thanks :-)

[@leonardolage1979]

As an employee for this company for 30 years, it was a bitter sweet moment when I had to leave, but I have incredible memories of most of the people I worked with, the accomplishments made, and incredible experiences that will be with me for the rest of my life. Thank you for this video.

[@mitchwinder1204]

I spent the mid-‘90s thru the late-2000s on Northwest aircraft regularly. Sometimes multiple legs each week for my job at the time. NWA was a huge part of my life then. Rickety DC-9s that were immaculate, fancy new A319s & 320s, and everything Mesaba had. The airline fit me like my favorite shoes, and its people felt like my friends. I could almost write a book about my NWA experiences. My career changed right before the merger, and my flying dropped from weekly to once or twice a year. And it’s not the same. I still have my same battle-worn carry-on, and I still proudly rock my WorldPerks tags, and dozens of ratty green Mesaba gate check tags still hanging on for dear life. Every once in a while a flight attendant will notice. Most don’t. It’s different now. I’m a number, not a person. I’m glad I came across this video today. Thanks for posting it. Rest well, old friend. And to the NWA people from that era that may see this, thank you. You did make a difference.

[@pettyofficer30]

I will always miss flying on the DC-9. I loved the sound, and the steep takeoff climbs!

[@jayd1426]

My first ever flight was on Northwest when I was one in 2005. I was flying from Baltimore to Detroit on the beloved DC-9. My parents first flight was on Northwest when they came to the US from India in 1998. They were on the DC-10 from Mumbai to Amsterdam and another NW plane I forgot. Nevertheless, I will never forget you, Northwest. Northwest is the greatest airline in history and its not just because I’m biased. It’s a fact. I’ll always love Northwest. Now, when I look at how flying in general is less fun, I feel the impact on Northwest. I love you Northwest. Thank you for flying billions of people around the world safely and comfortably. I love you Northwest

[@patriciagroce5016]

I am so Proud to be Part of the NWA Family! JFK

[@danielbarnes3271]

Being an employee for 18 years in cities live New York's LaGuardia, Detroit Metro and ultimately Traverse City, MI, I miss the hell out of it. Wish I could bring it all back people. Enjoy the memories.

[@stickdownheadup]

it is tough to watch, but harder for those whose positions were eliminated... you never know what you have until it is gone...

[@theresayen950]

Just found this, it makes me sad! Thanks for those good memories in NWA. Class 03, 1990 TPE base

[@1989closed]

Always loved the red tails.

[@davidduvick6453]

My father worked for northwest when I was a kid and I will never forget how much I admired his job. Now that I’m grown I now work with sun country airlines… I love it but it is shame that I never got to work for NWA. -Gone but never forgotten-David Duvick of SCA

[@boatkiwi]

It's so unfair.these two corporate individuals destroyed our airline. yes it made me cry. When you invest a lifetime at one job it really hits home.The Red Tail was our image. I retired in 2004 I had 38yrs and worked in every poss ground position. But we will keep you alive somehow

[@rickster100100]

The Northwest/Delta merger was such a mistake. Period!

[@warrenchu4612]

should have been Northwest/Cotinental.

[@jrs89]

Most profitable airline in the world.

[@rickster100100]

@@jrs89 So? Did you want a cookie?🍪🍪🍪

[@jrs89]

@@rickster100100 I don’t see how it was mistake. It was actually one of the most successful airline mergers. Why was it a mistake? I do miss seeing the NWA livery at DTW. I did take a few trips to ICN on the 744 in 2017. It was an incredible experience. I regret never doing an infamous NRT trip.

[@VFA103JollyRogers]

Thanks for the memories

[@1989closed]

Wow, what a great tribute to a great carrier.

[@aviationnutsv]

When ever I go to minneapolis I get mad its just not the same anymore I hate seeing the NW maintance hangers that I always loved seeing and dreamed of one day working there now wear the Delta colors. As fans of airlines we must never forget them as long as we do that they will never be gone

[@johnpitzer5500]

Spent 18 yrs of my life working for NWA , in Minneapolis and Atlanta as a Aviation Maintenance Technician. I’d would have started my 32 yr . But management screwed us all for money in their pockets.

[@Fox1997-w6k]

Always Red tail to me RIP North west😭

[@zeuschowie7473]

Great Video!! Great Airline!!; Miss You All..

[@aviationnutsv]

Northwest will be missed by people that love aviation there rich history will be missed

[@lanerailvideo5928]

My Step Dad was the a jack of all trades Northwest Orient manager in Las Vegas in the mid to late 80's. Between the years 87/89 as a result I was had the privilege of going into the back area's by just mentioning Jim's name. A co-worker friend of his took me out on day to a NWO Charter 747 on the other side of the airport. Prior to passengers boarding I had the opportunity to explore the whole section of the aircraft interior as if I was a passenger. I also got to visit the cockpit. Another time I was able to see the Air France pull up to a Delta gate from ground level. Talk about loud! Twice as loud as a 727 at the same distance. Those were neat times!

[@Ricky_B_Zeichner]

I never got to fly on Northwest Airlines and it’s still sad. Great song, “Wind of Change” by Scorpions went well for this video. I remember when they existed. I know the world was well served by Northwest and its people.

[@connieandersen3336]

I was proud to be a cleaner. Loved the people I worked with & some of the managers.

[@zoggin4181]

Minnesota’s homegrown airline. Long live the red tail B747, DC10, B727, B757, B707, and Airbus fleet. DC9s too!

[@chrisbenecke4788]

I loved working for NWA in the Atlanta maintenance base and on the Detroit flight line

[@terrapins]

makes me wanna cry; very touching vid

[@babyjaimie2]

I grew up with my mom working for NWA from the 1970's into the 2000's before her retirement... NWA was THE PLACE to get a job/career back in the day. Very lucrative corporation if you could just get your foot in the door. It paid for my sister's and my medical bills, dental, braces, college...Thanks to NWA for taking care of our family over the years...You are missed.

[@jayd1426]

Northwest Airlines: The spirit of Aviation

[@aviationnutsv]

This is a great video brings tears to my eyes. Northwest Airlines was a grand airlines that had such a rich history. Created by its employees they are the ones that make a company great. I have lost almost all respect for airlines CEO. They are all retreads that f up other airlines all of the are college loser that no buss running grand companys. Blame unions all you want they are not the ones that mess things up. Southwest has and all union company and they seem to be doing great.

[@benjaminmendenhall4497]

I still remember the red tail of northwest airlines I been flying with them from great falls Montana to msp a lot when I was a kid

[@granmapen]

Thank you through my tears.....

[@gloriapassalacqua2252]

Proud to have been part of NWA. Will forever live in my soul ❤️

[@evilassaultweaponeer]

Since DTW is my home airport, I flew Northwest in all but three of the times I've flown (though I've only flown around a dozen round trips). The other airlines I've flown were Spirit in 2004 (very lackluster) US Airways in 2008 (hated them) and Delta in 2011 (good service, TERRIBLE, HORRIBLY uncomfortable seats). My best memories of flying were as an unattended minor on Northwest. I will never forget those days long past now that all we have are terrible seats and tons of fees.

[@Byzantios1]

I was in the hiring process just as the Delta merger happened. So close.

[@drunkknurd7809]

Good times working at DTW as an ESE/ESC for 9 and a half years. It'll be ten years since working there come next month. It's sad to see how they got bought out.

[@シンイチフカイ]

Northwest Airlines offered skilled pilots to newly born Japan Airline when they started flying back in 1953. NW hired Japanese,Philippino,Hong Kong Chinese, Taiwanese, Korean, Thai, Singaporean,Malaysian and main land Chinese as flight attendants considering needs for local boardings. NW treasured good relationship with Asian people as a global airline. The name used to be Northwest Orient Airlines. After aquiring NW, DL got rid of asian cabin crew one after another by closing the bases. In 2020 Japanese crew had to leave the company after the closure of long lasted TYO base. I've been a flight attendant from 1979 to 2014. How I loved the red tails. I miss the Chili served in canteen on MSP training center so badly.

[@uncletacosupreme7023]

How did i get here in 2016? This is not even close to anything I was watching.

[@dualactionsurgilator]

RIP William Conant. Lifelong Northwest Maintenance man The hometeam at MSP and TJ Hooligans salutes you.

[@THExxFIREMAN]

One of the best group of people that I have ever worked with. I will miss you all, thank you for the great times... Did anyone ever find Lassie running down the runway??? (sorry, bad joke that got out of hand and shut down the runway back in '89)

[@KaitlynMullins]

Metro with the redtails again? What memories. Thanks for positing this up. Only a few 757s left, and the 30s and 40s. Until September, when the 30s and 40s go. What did you operate for NWA?

[@jayd1426]

Delta still has many 757-200s/-300s, A319/20s, and A330-200/-300 aircraft that used to fly with Northwest. I’ve flown on many of them, as well as the greatest of them all, the NW/DL 747-400 till its retirement in 2017/18.

[@jimevans40]

This is really a two part video if you know the history! At the first part it talks about the leveraged buyout. That was really when Al Checci and Wilson took over the airline back in 1989. Then as it continues it get to the NWA / Delta merger. I was surprised to hear my voice in the video running a checklist. At the end it goes thru the last of the freighters. I flew the second flight out the first day of the Anchorage base opening May 1, 1991. I was the Co-Pilot on the last freighter flight from Anchorage to Chicago December 26, 2009. That was the day the Anchorage base closed. It was a very sad day. But as mergers go the Northwest / Delta merger was probably the best in airline history.

[@EricEbac22]

Song: "Wind of Change" by Scorpions.

[@davidspangler7667]

Just found this. Made me so sad. Flight attendant 2000 to 2005. Class 7 of 2000

[@johnglubney3228]

I miss Northwest, so many flights as a child. MSP-LAS

[@YukoStu]

I worked for NWA for 38 years until the abolished my job just before I turned 60. Over time in many positions from the ramp to the hangers to cargo and into an office. But I was gone before they went bankrupt. Yes, Imiss them some, but bad management and the leveraged buyout did them in.

[@stickdownheadup]

dc9 -30 are the only red tails left... soon to be joining the sea of red tails parked in the desert

[@davidtorrey5512]

That's the delta terminal now at MSP I know an employee who works for Delta at the airport

[@2tedevine]

Thanks for letting us know about the music, I did buy 3 CD's and a DVD. This is a very oood video.

[@aberfitch210]

Just a correction. Northwest was not the launch customer for the 757. Eastern Airlines was the launch customer for the 757-200 and Condor was the launch customer for the 757-300. Also Northwest was just the launch customer for the 747-400, the video showed a 747-200.

[@michaelszczudlo1856]

they were the launch customer for the 320 as well...

[@tomsamuelson8512]

They were the launch customer for the P&W 757-300, and the only airline to buy that model. Also didn't they launch the DC-10-40?

[@johneddy98033]

Actually, Western was the oldest continuously operating airline in the U.S., dating its origins back to July 13, 1925. Western would be acquired by Delta 22 years before Northwest.

[@rickster100100]

I agree with everything you said. In the case of Pan Am it died because of one major reason...............years of inept management with no real plans to take the airline into the future. Sad.

[@thomasmontoya7952]

I miss my airline….

[@GeminiJets22]

Flew NWA 2 times to Oregon

[@TheRangerover05]

Thank-You SOC....

[@gw78787]

Started in 12/1989 at the flight kitchen in SEA and later did a transfer to SEA res before being laid off during Gulf War I. Thanks to Al Checchi for ruining this great airline. At one time NWA paid airplanes for in cash until Al and the gang sold them all off and mortgaged the company. Of course they all left with millions while people in my shoes lost everything! Thanks Al!

[@deltaboy767]

Did you see his interview on ABC world news when one former NWA employee said basically the same thing you did, and his response was, " oh you're welcome it was my pleasure " I wanted to jump through my TV and beat the fuck out of him. What an insensitive asshole.

[@mossmn1]

i rember driving by the nwa hangar

[@vroomba03]

At :30 was that detroit metro airport?

[@RedLP5000S]

I thought Pan Am was first customer of 747, and Eastern for the 757...?

[@jonahair747]

This is my main channel instead of jonahair747meteors6 this is my main. AWESOME! (Again)

[@stickdownheadup]

brule... "lakota forever"

[@徳永夕子]

love NWＡ

[@brianglade848]

I held a ceremony praising the death of the DC10

[@stickdownheadup]

Jan 31... you will no longer hear the Northwest call sign over the ATC radio...

[@bw7471]

Piss poor management practices and.............................................

[@blonde_birdav7685]

Simpler times...

[@EricEbac22]

Why did Northwest Airlines cease operations?

[@davidconlin32]

did Delta Force the take over or was NWA bought out

[@stickdownheadup]

merger

[@MrAngry787]

If you look at the tail of both airline its the same logo pointing NW.. Now you know who really bought who...

[@EricEbac22]

Actually, MrAngry787, the name of Delta's current logo is "Onward and "Upward", which, coincidentally, is their current slogan.

[@MrAngry787]

EricEbac22 Look at the new paint job on back of the tail of the AC... by the way do you work for any of these airline??

[@flyingfiddler90q]

Most of us just call it "The Widget" though.

[@rickravenrumney]

Wheres the picket signs?

[@CVON12]

althought this may be true, if you look at how the business is run today, Delta airlines was a better company. It was recognized more than northwest was. Although i miss northwest, Its a good think delta has taken them over, because the outdated ugly seats and lack of entertainment on board really would have made them go bankrupt... Again. So i think it was for the better, besides... I love delta!

[@jayd1426]

It was a different time period. It was still quite common to not have IFE’s in those day. Northwest would have installed newer IFE systems on their planned 787 aircraft (which, regrettably, never started due to the merger)

[@jayd1426]

On the contrary, Delta actually became more recognized because of Northwest. Prior to the merger, you would have seen a relatively smaller presence of Delta aircraft at overseas airports. After they gained hubs at Amsterdam, Paris, and Tokyo Narita from Northwest, Delta started to become a truly global airline

[@mr.balloffur]

NorthWORST airlines

[@kingck101]

a great airline only to be killed of my delta

[@dknowles60]

they were killed long be for delta

[@misled1982]

I dont get the end of the video...I mean, people carve the company's name into their hearts...please nobody works for free and companies get rid of people like dirty diapers...there is no victimes here, and NWA was acquired by another company! employees were also aquiared or sent home to retire with a compensention, so no one owns nobody nothing, yeah it sucks becuse we give our best, spending time away from home and loved ones and all that, but we do that because we like it, nobody puts a gun again our heads to do it (there is a difference between being a good employee, and "sleep with the company" ) So the message at the end looks like a betray...please get real, this is the real world

[@EricEbac22]

+misled1982 Indeed; however, as you probably know, just like Northwest merging with (and eventually being taken over by) Delta, there were other airlines that found themselves in this situation as well. For example: Continental, which merged with United in 2002, then United taking over completely around 2009, right around the time Delta completely took over Northwest; AirTran and Southwest merging in 2010, then Southwest completely taking over at the end of last year; and long before that, in 1980, National and Pan-Am merging, with Pan-Am completely taking over in 1981. So, it's basically a matter of merger and takeover just to save one or both airlines from bankruptcy. Another recent case of this was US Airways, by 2009, merging with, then in August of last year, being completely taken over, by American.

[@flyingfiddler90q]

But see, here's the thing that pisses off northerners: NWA had just exited bankruptcy. DAL was still in trouble, and borrowed against a merger with NWA to get out of it. NWA would have been fine on its own, and the thanks they got for saving Delta was to have their brand name erased. NWA should have been the surviving carrier.

[@xpluswearer]

Excellent post. You are spot on ! It was NWA that had billions in cash . Delta was this money sucking airline that always was at the bottom of the barrel of all US legacy carriers. I concur today being 2017 would still have NWA in the skies despite the economic conditions. NWA you will always have a place in my heart. To the crews at PVD, BOS, TVC, and DTW, who made it on time every time! Thank you all NWA for showing me the world . You were truly the best in the business in the USA ! Long live the red tail !

[@keeganyocum3300]

xpluswearer woman

[@xpluswearer]

No. why do you ask?