Beginning June 10, Northwest will replace one of three daily flights on the 34-passenger Saab 340 turbo-prop aircraft with the Canadair Regional Jet (CRJ) operated by Northwest Airlink partner Pinnacle Airlines Corp.

The 44- or 50-passenger CRJ features a spacious cabin with comfortable two-by-two leather seating and other cabin amenities similar to larger jets, such as overhead bins, a galley, lavatory, and an efficient climate control system to ensure passenger comfort.

"We look forward to providing jet service to Muskegon County Airport in time for the busy summer season," said Tom Bach, vice president of market planning and Airlink. "Northwest Airlines appreciates the support of the community to bring about this upgraded service."

"This is a huge step for the Muskegon County Airport," said Bill Gill, chairman of the Muskegon County Transportation Committee. "The Muskegon County Board of Commissioners is confident that the upgraded jet service will improve the transportation options for all West Michigan residents and is the first step in providing better air service for the entire community." "This is a service that the Muskegon area will appreciate," added U.S. Rep. Peter Hoekstra, (R-Mich.) "It will provide a new option for comfortable travel in a growing community in need of upgraded air service."

The upgraded flight is now open for sale through www.nwa.com , Northwest Airlines Reservations at 1-800-225-2525 or through travel agencies.

Upgraded Detroit-Muskegon service

Flight number: Departs: Arrives: Aircraft:

NW 3172 12:05 p.m. 1:10 p.m. Saab 340
NW 3087 3:35 p.m. 4:40 p.m. Saab 340
NW 5860* 10:10 p.m. 11:13 p.m. CRJ

* Jet service effective June 10

Upgraded Muskegon-Detroit service

Flight number: Departs: Arrives: Aircraft:

NW 5896* 6:35 a.m. 7:35 a.m. CRJ
NW 3008 1:31 p.m. 2:37 p.m. Saab 340
NW 3088 5:06 p.m. 6:11 p.m. Saab 340

* Jet service effective June 11

Northwest Airlines is the world's fourth 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.

SOURCE Northwest Airlines