AMFA Local 33 to Picket Residences of Northwest Officials and Hold Important Press Conference Today.

AMFA Local 33:

WHAT:  The Aircraft Mechanics Fraternal Association (AMFA) Local 33
       will picket the residences of selected Northwest Airlines
       officials today. AMFA Local 33 will also hold an important
       press conference.

WHERE: Buses carrying picketing AMFA Local 33 members and supporters
       to the residences of Northwest officials will depart at 3:00
       p.m. from the parking lot west of AmeriSuites Hotel, 7800
       International Drive, Bloomington, MN. Also at 3:00 p.m., AMFA
       Local 33 will issue another media alert disclosing the location
       and other details about the important press conference that
       begins at 4:00 p.m.

WHEN:  Today: Thursday, September 1, 2005

WHO:   The press conference will feature AMFA Local 33 President Ted
       Ludwig and other speakers.