Northwest makes new Mexican connection
Northwest Airlines will begin daily nonstop service
between its Detroit WorldGateway and Monterrey, Mexico on May 2, 2008.The new Detroit-Monterrey service will be operated by Northwest
Airlink partner Compass Airlines using 76-seat Embraer 175 aircraft.
Beginning May 2, flight 1801 will depart Detroit at 9:10 a.m. and
arrive at Monterrey at 12:00 p.m. local time. Flight 1800 will depart
Monterrey at 1:00 p.m. and arrive at Detroit at 5:50 p.m.
“Northwest Airlines is pleased to offer daily nonstop service from
its Detroit hub to Monterrey, a major industrial and cultural center,”
said Dennis Newman, vice president of network planning and scheduling.
“The Detroit-Monterrey route will open up new opportunities and offer
more convenience for travelers in both countries.”
The Embraer 175 offers leather seating with adjustable headrests
and dual-class service with 12 seats in first class and 64 seats in
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