SPECIAL OFFERS FOR ELITE MEMBERS

2006 Elite Program

Thank you for your ongoing loyalty to Northwest Airlines and our partners. We invite you to familiarize yourself with your SkyMiles program benefits, valid March 1, 2006 (or the effective date of your 2006 membership) through February 28, 2007.

> ELITE REQUALIFICATION - Learn how you can achieve SkyMiles^® Elite status.

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> BENEFITS - Find out the benefits of becoming an Elite member.

Elite Mileage Bonus
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Elite Partner Offers

In this world, you shine, which is evident in the exceptional benefits you’ve earned with your SkyMiles^® Elite status for the 2006 program year.

Whether you’re traveling around the globe or staying close to home, our expansive network of Mileage Partners and Airline Partners, including our SkyTeam^® Global Alliance Partners, means you can earn SkyMiles miles practically anywhere, any time. Make the most of our portfolio of partners and turn your everyday activities into earning opportunities.

This year promises a number of valuable offers to help you achieve award travel faster. We also invite you to visit nwa.com/asia throughout the year to discover new SkyMiles Mileage Partner offers.

Welcome – we’re glad you’re part of the SkyMiles Medallion world.

SkyMiles Hotel Rental Partners Offers
SkyMiles Car Rental Partners Offers

WORLDPERKS HOTEL RENTAL PARTNERS OFFERS

Get on the Fast Track to VIP Membership

Enroll in Hilton HHonors^® between March 1, 2006, and February 28, 2007, and earn Gold VIP status after six qualifying stays (normally earned after 16 stays) within 90 days of enrollment. In addition, SkyMiles^® Platinum Elite members can earn 2,000 HHonors bonus points after your sixth stay. Double Dip^® your way to earn both HHonors points and SkyMiles miles for the same qualifying stay at over 2,700 Hilton Family hotels worldwide. To enroll today, call 1 800 22 2255 in Australia; 800 820 0600 in China; 1 671 646 1835 / 646 7912 in Guam; 800 96 8391 in Hong Kong; 001 803 65 1818 in Indonesia; 01 20 404088 toll free outside the Tokyo 03 area or 81 03 5405 7300 in Japan; 00798 65 1 1818 in Korea; 1 800 80 1818 in Malaysia; 1 800 1 651 1818 in Philippines; 1 800 737 1818 in Singapore; 00 801 65 1818 in Taiwan; 001 800 65 1818 in Thailand;1-800-HHONORS (1 800 446 6677) from the U.S. or Canada and mention Origin Code NWPL. (Existing HHonors members may call 1 800 548 8690 in the U.S. and request Promotion Code NWPL to be eligible for the Fast Track VIP offer).

Terms and Conditions: Be sure your Hilton HHonors profile designates Northwest Airlines as your preferred airline earning alliance. Please present your Hilton HHonors and SkyMiles numbers at check-in. Hilton HHonors membership, earning of Points & Miles^® and redemption of points are subject to HHonors Terms and Conditions. Participation in SkyMiles is subject to the terms and conditions of the SkyMiles program. Please allow 6 to 8 weeks for miles to be posted to your SkyMiles account. ©2006 Hilton HHonors Worldwide.

Get on the Fast Track to VIP Membership

Enroll in Hilton HHonors^® between March 1, 2006, and February 28, 2007, and earn Gold VIP status after six qualifying stays (normally earned after 16 stays) within 90 days of enrollment. Double Dip^® your way to earn both HHonors points and SkyMiles^® miles for the same qualifying stay at over 2,700 Hilton Family hotels worldwide. (You’ll earn up to the standard 500 SkyMiles miles per qualifying stay.) To enroll today, call 1 800 22 2255 in Australia; 800 820 0600 in China; 1 671 646 1835 / 646 7912 in Guam; 800 96 8391 in Hong Kong; 001 803 65 1818 in Indonesia; 01 20 404088 toll free outside the Tokyo 03 area or 81 03 5405 7300 in Japan; 00798 65 1 1818 in Korea; 1 800 80 1818 in Malaysia; 1 800 1 651 1818 in Philippines; 1 800 737 1818 in Singapore; 00 801 65 1818 in Taiwan; 001 800 65 1818 in Thailand; 1-800-HHONORS (1 800 446 6677) from the U.S. or Canada and mention Origin Code NWGS. (Existing HHonors members may call 1 800 548 8690 and request Promotion Code NWGS to be eligible for the Fast Track VIP offer).

Earn 1,000 SkyMiles Bonus Miles from Priority Club^® Rewards and Intercontinental^® Hotels Group

SkyMiles Medallion members have the exclusive opportunity to earn 1,000 SkyMiles Bonus Miles after completing four qualified stays at any InterContinental Hotels Group hotel. InterContinental Hotels Group and the Priority Club Rewards family of hotel brands include InterContinental^®, Crowne Plaza^®, Hotel Indigo^®, Holiday Inn^®, Holiday Inn Express^®, Express by Holiday Inn^®, Staybridge Suites^® and Candlewood Suites^®: over 3,600 hotels worldwide. To register and take advantage of this Bonus Miles offer, please visit priorityclub.com/northwestelite2006.

Terms and Conditions: Offer valid March 1, 2006, through February 28, 2007. Promotion void where prohibited by law. Not available to groups or with any other promotional offer. Other restrictions may apply. ©2006 InterContinental Hotels Group. All rights reserved. Most hotels are independently owned and/or operated. You must be a Priority Club Rewards member and have selected Northwest Airlines as your preferred earning alliance to earn SkyMiles miles. Participation in SkyMiles is subject to the terms and conditions of the SkyMiles program. Please allow 6 to 8 weeks for miles to be posted to your SkyMiles account.

Exclusive Elite Offer – 1,000 SkyMiles Bonus Miles and complimentary Gold Status at Starwood Hotels & Resorts

As a SkyMiles Medallion member, you are invited to enjoy complimentary elite Gold status in the Starwood Preferred Guest program, a privilege usually reserved for members who have 10 or more annual stays. As a Gold member, you’ll earn three SkyMiles miles (50% earning bonus) per dollar spent at Sheraton, Westin, Four Points^® by Sheraton, Luxury Collection, St. Regis and W Hotels^® worldwide and enjoy Starwood Preferred Guest elite benefits, such as room upgrades, late checkout and more. In addition, you will also be awarded 1,000 SkyMiles Bonus Miles after your first eligible stay between March 1, 2006, and February 28, 2007. Call 1 800 450 010 (Australia); 800 810 3588 (China); 2317 3300 (Hong Kong); 0 800 123 5555 (Indonesia); 0070 800 325555 (Japan); 800 325 55555 (Korea); 1 800 80 1855 (Malaysia); 61 73 231 2040 (Micronesia); 1027 1800 650 7555 (The Philippines); 1800 325 5555 (Singapore); 00 801 65 1613 (Taiwan); 800 325 555555 (Thailand); 1 888 625 4990 (U.S.) and request to participate in the Airline Direct Deposit offer with Northwest Airlines and provide registration code WP6.

Terms and Conditions: Must be a new member of Starwood Preferred Guest and registered to participate in this Airline Direct Deposit promotion to earn the 1,000 SkyMiles Bonus Miles. Member must present their Starwood Preferred Guest number for stays to be eligible. All promotions associated with Starwood Preferred Guest are subject to the general terms and conditions of the Starwood Preferred Guest program, which are subject to change without notice and can be found at SPG.com. Not to be combined with other offers or promotions. Participation in SkyMiles is subject to the terms and conditions of the SkyMiles program. Please allow 6 to 8 weeks for miles to be posted to your SkyMiles account. ©2006 Starwood Hotels and Resorts Worldwide, Inc.

WORLDHOTELS has created an Offer JUST FOR YOU!

Exclusively for SkyMiles Medallion members, Just for You! earns miles faster and allows you to enjoy additional services. When you book Just for You!, receive 1,000 SkyMiles Bonus Miles and two additional services, including retail gift certificates, dinners for two, spa treatments and more. WORLDHOTELS is a carefully selected portfolio of hotels that guarantees clearly defined, high quality standards and service levels as well as the individual charm, local hospitality and history of independently managed hotels. With nearly 500 hotels and resorts in over 250 destinations and 70 countries worldwide, WORLDHOTELS is sure to have a package Just for You! To book this exclusive offer, please go to worldhotels.com/justforyou.

Terms and Conditions: Offer valid March 1, 2006, through February 28, 2007, at participating hotels. Offer must be booked under “Just for You!” and is subject to availability. WORLDHOTELS reserves the right to change the conditions of this offer at any time. Must be booked via worldhotels.com/justforyou. Participation in SkyMiles is subject to the terms and conditions of the SkyMiles program. Please allow 6 to 8 weeks for miles to be posted to your SkyMiles account.

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WORLDPERKS CAR RENTAL PARTNERS OFFERS

Receive 150 SkyMiles Miles per Rental Day and Discounts with Alamo^®

Between March 1, 2006, and February 28, 2007, SkyMiles Platinum and Gold Elite members will always earn 150 miles per rental day with a five-day or longer rental in the U.S. and Canada. You’ll earn the standard 50 SkyMiles miles per rental day with other qualifying paid rentals that do not include a five-day or longer rental. As an Elite member, you can also receive up to 15% off Alamo’s retail rates across the globe. To book today, visit alamo.com or call 1 300 300 913 (toll free) in Australia; 2104 9389 in Hong Kong; 0120 088980 (toll free) in Japan; 080 728 2222 (toll free) in Korea; 6334 8578 in Singapore; (02) 233 5160 in Thailand; 1-800-GO-ALAMO (1 800 462 5266) in the U.S. and provide ID# 7000218 at time of reservation. Be sure to provide your SkyMiles number at the time of rental.

Terms and Conditions: Discount applies to base rate only. Taxes (including GST/VAT), other governmentally authorized or imposed surcharges, license recoupment/air tax recovery and concession recoupment fees, vehicle license fee, road fee, premium location charges, airport and airport facility fees, fuel, additional driver fee, one-way rental charge and optional items are extra. Renter must meet standard age, driver and credit requirements (may vary by country). 24-hour advance reservation required. May not be combined with other discounts. Availability is limited. Subject to change without notice. Blackout dates may apply. SkyMiles members will not be charged a $0.50 per rental day charge for any rentals. Alamo collects a Frequent Flyer Tax Recoupment Surcharge to cover the federal tax on the cost of the miles awarded at time of rental. Participation in SkyMiles is subject to the terms and conditions of the SkyMiles program. Please allow 6 to 8 weeks for miles to be posted to your SkyMiles account.

Receive 100 SkyMiles Miles per Rental Day and Discounts with Alamo^®

Between March 1, 2006, and February 28, 2007, SkyMiles Silver Elite members will always earn 100 miles per rental day with a five-day or longer rental in the U.S. and Canada. You’ll earn the standard 50 SkyMiles miles per rental day with other qualifying paid rentals that do not include a five-day or longer rental. As an Elite member, you can also receive up to 15% off Alamo’s retail rates across the globe. To book today, visit alamo.com or call 1 300 300 913 (toll free) in Australia; 2104 9389 in Hong Kong; 0120 088980 (toll free) in Japan; 080 728 2222 (toll free) in Korea; 6334 8578 in Singapore; (02) 233 5160 in Thailand; 1-800-GO-ALAMO (1 800 462 5266) in the U.S. and provide ID# 7000218 at time of reservation. Be sure to provide your SkyMiles number at the time of rental.

Earn 250 SkyMiles Bonus Miles per Rental Transaction with Dollar Rent A Car

From March 1, 2006, through February 28, 2007, earn 250 Bonus Miles per rental transaction on any car type at Dollar Rent A Car with a minimum four-day rental. Just make your reservations on dollar.com. Be sure to give your SkyMiles number at either the time of reservation or the time of rental. Dollar will automatically post 250 standard miles on rentals of seven days or fewer OR 500 standard miles on rentals of eight days or longer, plus 250 Bonus Miles per rental transaction to your account – and you don’t have to remember a promo code. How’s that for customer service!

Terms and Conditions: SkyMiles number must be given at time of reservation or time of rental to receive the 250 Bonus Miles per rental transaction. 24-hour advance reservations required. Renter must meet DOLLAR^® minimum age, driver and credit requirements. Industry discount rates, tour rates and complimentary rentals do not qualify for frequent flyer miles. Dollar does not charge SkyMiles members the cost of the SkyMiles miles awarded at time of rental; however, Dollar collects a $0.24 per rental transaction Frequent Flyer Tax Recovery Surcharge at the time of rental. Participation in SkyMiles is subject to the terms and conditions of the SkyMiles program. Please allow 6 to 8 weeks for miles to be posted to your SkyMiles account.

Enjoy 150 SkyMiles Miles per Rental Day

Between March 1, 2006, and February 28, 2007, SkyMiles Platinum and Gold Elite members will always earn 150 miles per rental day on every qualifying leisure rental (including a Saturday night) with National Car Rental^®; no promo code required. (You’ll earn the standard 50 SkyMiles miles per rental day with other qualifying paid rentals that do not include a Saturday night at participating locations.) For reservations, visit nationalcar.com or call 2826 9111 in Hong Kong; (02) 773 6422 in Korea; 2141 4540 in Malaysia; 896 9075 in the Philippines; 6732 1904 in Singapore; (02) 2568 2121 in Taiwan; (02) 255 9966 in Thailand; 1-800-CAR RENT^® (1 800 227 7368) in the U.S. today. Be sure to provide your SkyMiles number at the time of rental.

Terms and Conditions: SkyMiles members will not be charged a $0.50 per rental day charge for any rentals. National collects a Frequent Flyer Tax Recoupment Surcharge to cover the federal tax on the cost of the miles awarded at time of rental. Participation in SkyMiles is subject to the terms and conditions of the SkyMiles program. Please allow 6 to 8 weeks for miles to be posted to your SkyMiles account.

Enjoy 100 SkyMiles Miles per Rental Day

Between March 1, 2006, and February 28, 2007, SkyMiles Silver Elite members will always earn 100 miles per rental day on every qualifying leisure rental (including a Saturday night) with National Car Rental^®; no promo code required. (You’ll earn the standard 50 SkyMiles miles per rental day with other qualifying paid rentals that do not include a Saturday night at participating locations.) For reservations, visit nationalcar.com or call 2826 9111 in Hong Kong; (02) 773 6422 in Korea; 2141 4540 in Malaysia; 896 9075 in the Philippines; 6732 1904 in Singapore; (02) 2568 2121 in Taiwan; (02) 255 9966 in Thailand; 1-800-CAR-RENT^® (1 800 227 7368) in the U.S. today. Be sure to provide your SkyMiles number at the time of rental.

Earn 250 SkyMiles Bonus Miles with Thrifty.com

From March 1, 2006, through February 28, 2007, earn 250 Bonus Miles per rental transaction with Thrifty.com. This offer is valid worldwide with a four-day minimum rental, and entitles you to 500 total miles per transaction on rentals of seven days or fewer, or 750 total miles per transaction on rentals of eight days or more. Rental must be made at Thrifty.com. Be sure to provide your SkyMiles number at the time of rental.

Terms and Conditions: Standard rental restrictions apply. Thrifty does not charge SkyMiles members the cost of the SkyMiles miles awarded at the time of rental; however, Thrifty collects a $0.06 per rental day Frequent Flyer Tax Recovery Surcharge at the time of rental. Participation in SkyMiles is subject to the terms and conditions of the SkyMiles program. Please allow 6 to 8 weeks for miles to be posted to your SkyMiles account. Participation in SkyMiles is subject to the terms and conditions of the SkyMiles program. Please allow 6 to 8 weeks for miles to be posted to your SkyMiles account.

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