Frequently Asked Questions about the Merger
The Basics
Planning & Reservations
Traveling & Check-in
Baggage
Lounge
In-flight
Frequent Flyer Program
The Basics FAQs
Here are the questions you might have about the merger. If your question or comment has not been addressed in any section of the FAQs, feel free to email us.
The Basics
1. What's changing for Delta and Northwest passengers right now?You may have noticed that Detla’s name and brand displayed with Northwest’s, and we are coordinating our flight schedules and policies for maximum customer convenience. Full integration of the companies will take time and will be completed through a thoughtful integration process over the next 12-18 months.
2. When will the merger be completed?
3. Are Delta and Northwest one airline or two?
4. Where can I get the latest merger information?
For specific Delta inquiries, contact Delta via email or call Reservations at 1-800-221-1212. For specific Northwest inquiries, contact Northwest Airlines via email or call Northwest Reservations.
Planning & Reservations
5. Where should I purchase tickets for future flights?6. Will my existing itinerary or reservation be impacted due to the merger?
Traveling & Check-in
7. Where should Delta or Northwest passengers check in and check baggage for flights?Delta and Northwest will gradually consolidate into a single location at each airport throughout 2009 and 2010.
In some airports, Delta and Northwest’s operations have been consolidated and only Delta ticket counters exist. If this is the case and you are flying on a Northwest ticket, you may check in at a Delta ticket counter. Terminal information is found on your itinerary at delta.com or via flight and gate status on nwa.com. You may also visit the airport website for additional information.
8. When my flight reaches its destination, at which terminal will it arrive and at which baggage carousel will my bags arrive?
9. How can I verify which airline is operating my flight?
You can also find this information on your boarding pass. The term "Operated by" indicates the airline that is actually operating or flying the flight. For example, if your boarding pass states "Operated by Delta Air Lines" you should check in with Delta at the airport and/or proceed to the Delta departure gate.
Frequent Flyer
10. What's changing with the Delta SkyMiles and Northwest WorldPerks frequent flyer programs?The SkyMiles and WorldPerks Programs will eventually be consolidated into one best-in-class loyalty program later in of 2009.
Continue to enjoy the benefits of your SkyMiles or WorldPerks accounts as you do today. SkyMiles and WorldPerks members may continue to manage their accounts online and earn and redeem miles as usual.
If you have both a SkyMiles and WorldPerks account, you can now transfer your miles between accounts. This service is free and can be used as many times as you like.
Planning & Reservations FAQs
Here are the questions you might have about the merger. If your question or comment has not been addressed in any section of the FAQs, feel free to email us.
Itinerary
11. Will my existing itinerary or reservation be impacted due to the merger?12. How can I verify which airline is operating my flight?
You can also find this information on your boarding pass. The term "Operated by" indicates the airline that is actually operating or flying the flight. For example, if your boarding pass states "Operated by Delta Air Lines" you should check in with Delta at the airport and/or proceed to the Delta departure gate.
Booking
13. Where should I purchase tickets for future flights?14. Will the additional travel-related items I purchased with my flight (like trip insurance, hotel, car rentals, and event tickets) be honored for my upcoming trip?
15. Will the special requests I added to my reservation (i.e. wheelchairs or unaccompanied minor assistance) be impacted for my upcoming trip? How do I make special needs requests in the future?
16. How do I redeem my Delta eCoupons and Northwest Airlines E-Certificates/Vouchers?
Traveling & Check-in FAQs
Here are the questions you might have about the merger. If your question or comment has not been addressed in any section of the FAQs, feel free to email us.
Check-in
17. Where should Delta or Northwest passengers check in and check baggage for flights?Terminal information is available on your itinerary and boarding pass. This information can also be found online at delta.com's Itineraries & Check-in and through Manage My Reservations at nwa.com.
18. Will I need to check in at a different terminal?
19. Do I check in online at delta.com or nwa.com?
20. Can I check in at a Delta ticket counter for my upcoming flight on Northwest and vice versa?
21. Do I check in at a Delta or Northwest kiosk for my flight?
Itinerary
22. How can I verify which airline is operating my flight?23. Where do I check flight information?
24. How do I make changes to my Delta or Northwest ticket?
25. How do I refund my Delta or Northwest ticket?
26. How do I request upgrades? Has the upgrade process changed?
27. How will I receive flight updates for Delta and Northwest flights?
28. How do I sign up for or edit my subscription to Delta and Northwest flight notifications or travel alerts?
29. What fees and policies will be in place for my upcoming flight?
Arrivals
30. When my flight reaches its destination, at which terminal will it arrive and at which baggage carousel will my bags arrive?
Baggage FAQs
Here are the questions you might have about the merger. If your question or comment has not been addressed in any section of the FAQs, feel free to email us.
General
31. At which terminal will I arrive and at which baggage carousel will my bags arrive?32. What should I do if I have or have had a problem with my checked baggage?
For additional information regarding Delta inquiries, visit delta.com baggage information and for Northwest inquiries, visit nwa.com's baggage information.
Fees & Policies
33. Have the baggage fees and general baggage policies changed with the Delta and Northwest merger?LOUNGES
Here are the questions you might have about the merger. If your question or comment has not been addressed in any section of the FAQs, feel free to email us.
Membership
34. With the name changing on all the airport lounges to Delta Sky Club™ from Crown Room Club® and Northwest WorldClubs®, what is the impact on its members?Stay informed on the latest lounge information and updates by visiting delta.com/skyclub or nwa.com/skyclub.
35. Will my WorldClubs/CRC membership cards still be valid?
36. As a WorldClubs member, will I receive a Delta Sky Club membership number?
37. As a Crown Room Club® member, will I receive a new Delta Sky Club membership number?
38. Are memership fee changing?
39. What other changes are coming for Delta Sky Club?
40. If I'm a WorldClubs member who previously renewed at nwa.com, will I now need to renew at delta.com instead?
41. As an existing WorldClubs member, can I purchase a Delta Sky Club membership with miles?
42. Will my Lifetime WorldClubs membership be honored by the new Delta Sky Club?
43. Can I call the WorldClubs Service Center with questions?
44. Can I still mail in an application?
Location
45. Where are the Delta Sky Clubs located?46. Where are the former Northwest Airlines WorldClubs (now Delta Sky Clubs) located?
47. As a WorldClubs member, will I be able to access all the same lounges with a Delta Sky Club membership?
48. Will some of the Clubs be closing? If the Clubs are "consolidating," does this mean they'll be more crowded?
Timeline
49. When will all Northwest WorldClubs change over to Delta Sky Club?50. When will all Crown Room Clubs change over to Delta Sky Club?
Services
51. Will Club services like travel assistance (booking flights, etc.) change?52. Will different refreshments be served?
53. Will Delta Sky Club have bartenders in the Clubs?
Contact Info
54. Is there an email address to which I can send Club questions?
In-flight Services FAQs
Here are the questions you might have about the merger. If your question or comment has not been addressed in any section of the FAQs, feel free to email us.
General
55. What can I expect onboard a Delta or Northwest aircraft now and in the future?We are integrating in-flight services for flights within the US 50 States, Canada, Mexico, and the Caribbean, and plan to integrate services for other international flights in mid-2009.
Visit delta.com for specific Delta onboard products and services offered on your Delta flight. Visit nwa.com for specific Northwest onboard products and services offered on your Northwest flight.
Frequent Flyer Program FAQs
Here are the questions you might have about the merger. If your question or comment has not been addressed in any section of the FAQs, feel free to email us.
General
56. What's changing with the Delta SkyMiles and Northwest WorldPerks frequent flyer programs?To view the month-to-month WorldPerks and SkyMiles integration timeline click here.
The SkyMiles and WorldPerks Programs will eventually be consolidated into one best-in-class loyalty program by the end of 2009. During the transition period, SkyMiles and WorldPerks will be aligning several of their program policies. Stay tuned to all program updates by visiting delta.com or nwa.com.
You will continue to enjoy the benefits of your SkyMiles or WorldPerks accounts as you do today. SkyMiles and WorldPerks members may continue to manage their accounts online and earn and redeem miles as usual.
If you have both a SkyMiles and WorldPerks account, now you can transfer your miles between accounts. This service is free and can be used as many times as you prefer.
57. Where can I find the latest information on the integration of the SkyMiles and WorldPerks programs?
My Account
58. Are my miles safe?59. Will I be able to combine miles from my SkyMiles account and my WorldPerks account?
60. I am currently a member in both frequent flyer programs. Will the miles I earn on my upcoming flights and partner activities be applied to my SkyMiles account or my WorldPerks account?
61. How do I update my SkyMiles or WorldPerks account information during the transition period?
62. What phone number should I call for account information?
63. Will I continue to receive my monthly account information, summary and statements?
64. Will I be able to transfer miles between my SkyMiles account and my WorldPerks account?
Benefits
65. As an Elite or Medallion member, will my upgrade benefits be valid on both Delta and Northwest flights?66. How, if at all, will my membership benefits change?
67. How, if at all, will my Medallion or Elite membership benefits change?
Membership
68. As a WorldPerks member, should I open a SkyMiles account and vice versa?Please continue to enjoy the benefits of your current membership and manage your SkyMiles account on delta.com and your WorldPerks account on nwa.com.
Award Travel
69. I have an upcoming Award trip purchased on Delta or Northwest. Are my ticket and trip still valid?70. Can I use my miles earned with the SkyMiles program to book Award Travel on nwa.com and my WorldPerks miles to book Award Travel on delta.com?
Earning & Redeeming Miles
71. Will I be able to earn and redeem miles in the same way as before the merger?Please continue to enjoy the benefits of your SkyMiles or WorldPerks accounts separately, as you do today. For more information on earning and redeeming miles, visit SkyMiles on delta.com or nwa.com's WorldPerks.
72. Will I be able to continue earning miles with Mileage or Program Partners?
73. Will I have to pay any additional fees when redeeming my miles?
Credit Card
74. I have a Delta SkyMiles Credit Card from American Express. What will happen to that card?75. I have a WorldPerks co-brand credit and/or debit card. What will happen to that card?
For a list of credit cards worldwide in the SkyMiles portfolio, you can visit delta.com/creditcards for more information. As the WorldPerks Visa, Diners Club and JCB cards are transitioned to the SkyMiles program, these will also be added to delta.com.
77. If I open a SkyMiles account, what happens to my current WorldPerks account?
78. Will my Northwest WorldPerks co-brand credit card automatically be converted to the Delta SkyMiles Credit Card?
For a list of credit cards worldwide in the SkyMiles portfolio, you can visit delta.com/creditcards for more information. As the WorldPerks Visa, Diners Club and JCB cards are transitioned to the SkyMiles program, these will also be added to delta.com.
79. I am a Northwest customer. Can I apply for the Delta SkyMiles Credit Card?
80. If I apply for the Delta SkyMiles Credit Card, can I choose to earn miles in the WorldPerks program?
81. Can I use my WorldPerks number when I apply for the Delta SkyMiles Credit Card?
82. If I get the Delta SkyMiles Credit Card, will I have separate SkyMiles and WorldPerks numbers?
83. What if I don't have a SkyMiles account?
84. I already have a SkyMiles account. If I get a Delta SkyMiles Credit Card, will the miles that I earn be deposited into my existing SkyMiles account?
85. I have a SkyMiles account number but I forgot it. How can I find my account number?
86. Where can I learn about the benefits of the Delta SkyMiles Credit Card?
87. How can I learn about all the Delta SkyMiles Credit Cards available?
88. Can I get a business version of the Delta SkyMiles Credit Card?
Terms and Conditions: All SkyMiles program rules apply to SkyMiles program membership, miles, offers, mile accrual, mile redemption and travel benefits. To review the rules, please visit delta.com/memberguide. All WorldPerks Program Terms and Conditions apply.