Major Ind Expansion

I'm very curious to see how this all plays out. I work for the "Big Red Machine," and this is the first any of us have heard about it. I guess they're going after one LCC at a time. Who's next?
 
I don't think the IND market will support very high yields to any of these cities. It's one of the reasons SWA isn't doing a lot there. Expect to see NWA end up dropping some of this new service down the road, or putting it on smaller equipment.
 
Interesting announcement coming the day after ATA announed a major expansion of IND flights.
 
Appears to be taking on both ATA and U.

From 3rd Quarter 2003 data, US Airways was the largest passenger carrier from IND to Philadelphia (66% share), Washington (75%), Boston (68%), Hartford (36%), and Raleigh (32%).
 
ATA seems to be having problems right now...so it does'nt hurt for NWA to toss some flights in the IND market just in case. If it puts a little more pressure on ATA, all the better.
 
It seems to me that this is a low-risk venture, but high reward...

If NWA's service doesn't work, it represents probably two NWA jets (1 319 and 1 DC9) to be reallocated, and a handful of RJ's.

But, if US Airways and/or ATA fail, NWA will be in a prime position to take the traffic and be #1 at IND...

This seems to be a trend for NW, somewhat mentioned in the press release... When Midwest was on the bubble, NWA stepped up and increased its offerings from MKE...

It seems to me, that NWA is setting itself up for the potential failure of other carriers (three of them now), particularly in the old "North Central" region. I wonder if we will see them more of this? I would think yes, we will see more, I am not sure where...
 
funguy2 said:
It seems to me, that NWA is setting itself up for the potential failure of other carriers (three of them now), particularly in the old "North Central" region. I wonder if we will see them more of this? I would think yes, we will see more, I am not sure where...
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Where in that region is left?
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It would appear to be a two front attack by NWA. It is straight at ATA, but an indirect shot at US. NWA may be thinking that since SWA is taking it right at US in PHL, they could use some help. Remember that US is the largest carrier of East Coast north-south traffic. If US is not around, all the other airlines prosper. Just my thoughts....
 
This seems to be a trend for NW, somewhat mentioned in the press release... When Midwest was on the bubble, NWA stepped up and increased its offerings from MKE...

It seems to me, that NWA is setting itself up for the potential failure of other carriers
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I think that's exactly what NWA is doing; they smell "blood in the water" at ATA." Of all the LCC's, ATA is doing the worst (though NWA's 2Q results weren't rosy, either).
 
Press Release Source: Northwest Airlines


Northwest Airlines Announces New Service Between Indianapolis and Ft. Lauderdale and Tampa, Fla.
Thursday September 9, 12:22 pm ET
Additional Seasonal Flight Added to Orlando


INDIANAPOLIS, Sept. 9 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Northwest Airlines (Nasdaq: NWAC - News), which begins a major expansion of its Indianapolis schedule this fall, will offer daily nonstop service between Indianapolis and Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., effective Dec. 15.
Northwest also announced seasonal service between Indianapolis and Tampa, Fla., and a second daily flight to Orlando, Fla. Those flights will operate between Dec. 15, 2004, and April 30, 2005.

"These new flights will provide Northwest customers with additional options to some of Florida's most popular destinations in time for the winter," said Fay Beauchine, vice president of sales and customer relations. "Northwest is proud to be the leading choice of travelers in America's Heartland, and we look forward to growing our presence at Indianapolis over time."

By Dec. 15, Northwest will offer an all-jet schedule from Indianapolis International Airport with up to 39 flights a day to 15 destinations. Northwest expands service at Indianapolis on Oct. 31 with 19 daily flights to 10 destinations, growing to 22 daily flights to 12 destinations with the additional Florida service announced today.

On Oct. 31, Northwest will more than double the number of departures it offers at Indianapolis by adding new nonstop service to Boston, Ft. Myers, Fla.; Hartford, Conn.; Las Vegas, Los Angeles, New York, Orlando, Fla.; Philadelphia, Raleigh/Durham, N.C. and Washington.

Northwest currently offers 17 daily flights to its three domestic hubs of Detroit, Memphis, Tenn., and Minneapolis/St. Paul.

The Florida flights will be operated with a 100-seat DC-9, featuring 16 seats in first class and 84 seats in coach class. Northwest offers more first class seats from Indianapolis than any other airline. WorldPerks members who achieve "Elite" status enjoy unlimited complimentary upgrades to first class.

Service to Ft. Lauderdale is now for sale via the Internet at http://www.nwa.com , by calling Northwest Airlines Reservations at 1-800-225-2525, or through travel agencies. The Tampa flights and additional Orlando service goes on sale on Saturday, Sept. 11.

NWA WorldVacations packages, including airfare, hotel and exciting add-ons like sightseeing tours, discounted theme park passes and car rentals, will help travelers make the most of their Florida vacations. Visit NWA WorldVacations online at http://www.nwaworldvacations.com , call 1-800-800-1504, or see a travel agent.

New Indianapolis-Ft. Lauderdale service

Flight number: Departs: Arrives: Aircraft:

NW 636* 3:20 p.m. 6:00 p.m. DC-9

New Ft. Lauderdale-Indianapolis service

Flight number: Departs: Arrives: Aircraft:

NW 637* 12:00 p.m. 2:40 p.m. DC-9

* Service begins Dec. 15, 2004

New Indianapolis-Tampa service

Flight number: Departs: Arrives: Aircraft:

NW 1624* 4:10 p.m. 6:40 p.m. DC-9

New Tampa-Indianapolis service

Flight number: Departs: Arrives: Aircraft:

NW 1625* 7:30 p.m. 10:04 p.m. DC-9

* Service effective Dec. 15, 2004-April 30, 2005

Expanded Indianapolis-Orlando service

Flight number: Departs: Arrives: Aircraft:

NW 822** 10:00 a.m. 12:13 p.m. DC-9
NW 824* 3:40 p.m. 5:50 p.m. DC-9

Expanded Orlando-Indianapolis service

Flight number: Departs: Arrives: Aircraft:

NW 823** 1:00 p.m. 3:24 p.m. DC-9
NW 825* 6:30 p.m. 8:50 p.m. DC-9

* Service begins Oct. 31, 2004
** Service effective Dec. 15, 2004-April 30, 2005


FREQUENT FLYER MILE BONUS OFFER

From Dec. 15, 2004 through Feb. 10, 2005, members of Northwest's WorldPerks frequent flyer program will receive a bonus of 1,000 WorldPerks miles for flying round-trip on the airline's new nonstop service between Indianapolis and Ft. Lauderdale and Tampa. Registration is required prior to travel and must be completed no later than Feb. 10, 2005. For a complete list of terms and conditions, and to register for this bonus offer, WorldPerks members should visit http://www.nwa.com/offers/indfll .

Fast and easy online enrollment in the WorldPerks program is available at http://www.nwa.com/freqfly/direct/enrol , or by calling 1-888-955-7878.

Northwest Airlines is the world's fifth largest airline with hubs at Detroit, Minneapolis/St. Paul, Memphis, Tokyo and Amsterdam, and approximately 1,500 daily departures. Northwest and its travel partners serve nearly 750 cities in almost 120 countries on six continents. In 2003, consumers from throughout the world recognized Northwest's efforts to make travel easier. Northwest's WorldPerks program was named the most popular North American frequent flyer program by readers of TIME Asia in the 2003 TIME Readers' Travel Choice Awards. A 2003 J.D. Power and Associates study of airports ranked Minneapolis/St. Paul and Detroit, home to Northwest's two largest hubs, in second and fourth place among large domestic airports in overall customer satisfaction.




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Source: Northwest Airlines
 
Northwest Airlines is the world's fifth largest airline...


I thought NWA was the world's FOURTH largest airline, who is it now???
 
NWA is just helping ATA make their decision about going back to a charter airline with a small presence in MDW and IND, if any. Just my thoughts.....
 
whaledriver said:
Northwest Airlines is the world's fifth largest airline...
I thought NWA was the world's FOURTH largest airline, who is it now???
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The new Air France/KLM group knocked us down a notch. I believe there was some shifting in the world's top 8.
 
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