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- Northwest Airlines files bankruptcy reorganization plan
The plan did not address perhaps the largest question surrounding Northwest right now: Whether it will merge with another airline.January 12, 2007 - WSJ: Northwest talking deal with Delta
The revelation from the Wall Street Journal came on the day when US Airways increased its offer in a hostile takeover bid for the Atlanta-based Delta Airlines.January 10, 2007 - Northwest Airlines reaches deal to buy Mesaba, whose parent company has yet to sign on
Northwest Airlines says it has worked out a deal to buy its bankrupt feeder carrier Mesaba Airlines.January 5, 2007 - NWA pushing hard to win China route
Eagan-based Northwest Airlines is one of four U.S. carriers seeking the right to fly a new route to China. For the winner, the route holds the promise of full planes, high fares, and fat profits.December 18, 2006 - Will the US Airways-Delta merger push NWA into the arms of another airline?
US Airways' bid to buy bankrupt Delta Air Lines is fueling speculation about possible suitors for Eagan-based Northwest Airlines. But analysts disagree about what's the most likely outcome.November 15, 2006 - Northwest Airlines mechanics vote to end strike
Northwest Airlines mechanics and cleaners have officially ended their nearly 15-month old strike against the Eagan-based carrier.November 6, 2006 - Northwest cutting service through Milwaukee airport
Northwest Airlines says it will end nonstop service from Milwaukee to Los Angeles, Las Vegas and Orlando effective Jan. 2, 2007, partly because of high fuel costs.October 31, 2006 - Mesaba mechanics continue negotiations
Mesaba reached agreement with negotiator for its pilots and flight attendants unions over the weekend, but is still bargaining with mechanics. A judge's ruling that the bankrupt regional airline can impose contracts on workers put all the unions at a disadvantage.October 30, 2006 - As Mesaba struggles, other carriers wait in the wings
Mesaba Airlines' identity may be closely linked with Northwest Airlines, but to the major carriers, the regional airlines are simply vendors. If one fails, others are ready for the job.October 18, 2006 - Northwest, mechanics negotiators reach tentative contract agreement
Approval by union members would end a walkout that began in August 2005 but long ago ceased to have any visible impact on the airline.October 9, 2006 - Northwest, flight attendants to resume talks in Washington
The two sides met Tuesday in Washington to update federal mediators on whether there's any reason to negotiate.September 26, 2006 - Judge reaffirms ruling against NWA flight attendants strike
The order will be in effect until the judge overseeing Northwest's bankruptcy takes a second crack at whether the flight attendants can strike.September 15, 2006 - Northwest mechanics win unemployment appeal
Mechanics who struck Northwest Airlines about a year ago are eligible for unemployment benefits, as long as they meet program requirements.September 12, 2006 - Northwest recalling furloughed flight attendants
Northwest Airlines announced late Wednesday the recall of all its flight attendants currently on furlough. But the recall could make it harder to get the labor group to agree to givebacks.September 6, 2006 - Legal limbo leaves uncertainties over strike strategy
A judge has barred the Northwest Airlines flight attendants' union from calling the sporadic work actions it has said it planned to conduct, citing the potential of irreparable harm to the bankrupt airline. But there's little agreement over how much harm the so-called "CHAOS" strikes could cause.August 27, 2006
Merger in the Air photo by Michael Carter
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