Travel Tips

NOTE TO ALL TRAVELERS: If you do not check in for and board your ticketed flights by the specified time, all segments of your flight itinerary may be cancelled and the value of your ticket may be lost.

• View Current TSA Security Requirements Regarding Carry-on Policies
  
• "New" Policy for Loose Lithium Batteries
  Effective January 1, 2008, the Department of Transportation will prohibit loose lithium batteries in checked baggage.
  Additional Security Restrictions
  Additional security restrictions also apply when you are departing from Hong Kong and airports in China

* Special Olympic Security Measures at Airports in China

• Tips for All Travelers
  Prepare for a smooth trip from takeoff to touchdown! Get suggestions for traveling comfortably by airplane, traveling with pets or children and more.
• Tips for International Travel
  Detailed information on visa and documentation requirements for traveling abroad or entering the United States, as well as links to other helpful websites.
• Tips for Passengers with Peanut Allergies
  Northwest recognizes that some customers are allergic to peanuts or tree nuts. Please read our policies and tips for traveling with this food allergy.
• Tips for Traveling with Children
  Visit the Federal Aviation Administration web site, "Flying with Children," to make informed decisions about traveling safely with small children.
• Children Traveling Alone
  Get complete details on Northwest's program for children flying without an adult.
• At the Airport
  Learn about recommended check-in times, connecting times and airport security.
• Luggage Policy
  Information on luggage limits for both checked and carry-on bags, as well as details on Northwest's Dangerous Goods policy.