Company Watch - Northwest Airlines.

For more company news, data and analysis, please go to: http://www.airguideonline.com/professional.htm Jun 5, 2006 Northwest asks court to approve pilots contract. Northwest Airlines has asked a bankruptcy court to approve a new contract agreement with its pilots. Pilots last month ratified the agreement, which will save the carrier $358 million annually. Jun 2, 2006 Northwest hedges fuel to protect against price increases: Northwest Airlines has locked in fuel prices to protect itself against a possible surge in costs. Only four passenger airlines have hedged more than 30% of the fuel they need, according to the Air Transport Association. Jun 2, 2006 Small Northwest creditors sell Northwest debt. Small businesses are selling debt owed to them by Northwest Airlines. Debt buyers purchase the debt for a small amount and make money when they eventually collect. May 31, 2006 Northwest to increase flying, expand flight schedule. Northwest Airlines plans to expand its flying and add flights to its schedule in 2006 and 2007, according to media reports. Earlier this year, the airline reduced its capacity by 10%.

May 30, 2006