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Northwest Airlines

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Alternative TitleNorthwest AirwaysDate Established1926SubjectAirlinesDescriptionNorthwest Airlines was a major United States airline from 1926 to 2010. Initially established as Northwest Airways, Inc. it became Northwest Airlines in 1933. From 1947 through 1986, the airline was referred to as Northwest Orient Airlines between 1947 and 1986. The word 'Orient' was used after the airlines expanded their route map to include flights to Asia. It was removed from the airline name after the 1986 merger with Republic Airlines. The airline ceased operations when it was acquired and merged into Delta Air Lines.

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CollectionJohn Wegg Commercial Airlines CollectionCommercial Airlines CollectionPolly (Peppard) Rohrback Northwest Airlines Flight Attendant PhotographsNorthwest Airlines EphemeraOrganizationDelta Air LinesRepublic AirlinesKohler Aviation CorporationNorthwest Orient Airlines

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Date Created10/9/2025