Below is a summary of your 2008 Elite benefits valid March 1, 2008 (or the effective date of your 2008 membership) through February 28, 2009. To view more about each benefit listed, click the benefit description for detailed information.
Silver Elite Gold Elite Platinum EliteElite Mileage Bonus 50% 100% 125%
Elite recognition on the SkyTeam® network SkyTeam Elite Status SkyTeam Elite Status SkyTeam Elite Plus Status
Elite Upgrades
Silver Elite Gold Elite Platinum Elite
Automated Upgrade processing* on Northwest, Delta®, and Continental Yes Yes Yes
Confirmed Domestic Upgrades on Northwest, Delta, and Continental on Full-Fare Coach Tickets Confirmable at time of ticketing Confirmable at time of ticketing Confirmable at time of ticketing
Confirmed Domestic Upgrades on Northwest, Delta, and Continental on Discount Coach Tickets Confirmable 1-day prior to departure Confirmable 3-days prior to departure Confirmable 5-days prior to departure
Confirmed Domestic Upgrades on both PerkSaverSM and PerkPassSM Award Tickets - Unlimited, confirmable 1 day prior to departure Unlimited, confirmable 1 day prior to departure
Companion Standby Upgrades on Domestic Flights - Unlimited standby at airport Unlimited standby at airport
Platinum Elite Confirmed Companion Upgrade on Domestic Flights - - One companion booked within the same reservation at the time of upgrade
Elite Upgrade Status Messaging for Domestic Flights Yes Yes Yes
Alaska Airlines Upgrade Certificates - Yes Yes
Reservations & Travel Benefits
Silver Elite Gold Elite Platinum Elite
Reservation Phone Line Priority handling Exclusive Line Exclusive Line
Increased Access to Award Seats when booking on nwa.com Yes Yes Yes
Toll- Free Fax Line Yes Yes Yes
Guaranteed Confirmed Reservations - Yes Yes
Waitlist Priority on Sold-Out Flights - Yes Yes
Elite Web Site Yes Yes Yes
Call Center Ticketing Fee Waiver - Yes Yes
Call Center Assistance Fee Waiver - Yes Yes
WorldPerks Award Fee Waiver - - Yes
International Mileage Upgrade Waitlist - Waitlist
Airport & In-Flight Benefits
Silver Elite Gold Elite Platinum Elite
WorldClubs® Initiation Fee Waived Yes Yes Yes
WorldClubs Elite member discounts
WorldClubs Fees
Join today $350 - 1-year membership $300 - 1-year membership $250 - 1-year membership
Access to Select Seating Yes Yes Yes
Elite member travel profile
Update profile Yes Yes Yes
Elite Boarding Lanes Yes Yes Yes
Express Security Checkpoint - Yes Yes
Additional SkyTeam Benefits
SkyTeam Elite (WorldPerks Silver & Gold Elite) SkyTeam Elite Plus (WorldPerks Platinum Elite)
Guaranteed Reservations on Sold-Out Flights Yes
Priority Reservation Waitlist Yes Yes
Preferred Seating Yes Yes
Priority Check-In Yes Yes
Priority Boarding Priviledges Yes Yes
Priority Airport Standby Yes Yes
Priority baggage handling Yes
Lounge Access to SkyTeam member lounges on valid itineraries Yes
* All bookings made on or after October 28, will be placed in the automatic upgrade process for Delta-operated flights.
PROGRAM TERMS AND CONDITIONS
The WorldPerks Elite program is governed by the terms and conditions of the WorldPerks program. For complete WorldPerks terms and conditions, visit nwa.com. To contact WorldPerks, visit the WorldPerks Directory for complete contact information or use the phone numbers printed on the back of your Elite card.
MEMBERSHIP TERM
- The 2008 WorldPerks Elite program year runs from March 1, 2008, to February 28, 2009.
- Qualification for the 2009 program year runs from January 1, 2008, to December 31, 2008.
Your Elite membership is valid from the date your account is upgraded to Platinum Elite, Gold Elite or Silver Elite through February 28, 2010.
MEMBERSHIP CARD
Your WorldPerks Platinum Elite, Gold Elite or Silver Elite membership card is the property of Northwest Airlines. The card must be surrendered upon request. Elite membership is not transferable. The WorldPerks Elite membership card may be used only by the person named on the card and is not transferable. Fraudulent use of the card will result in termination of WorldPerks Elite membership and/or WorldPerks membership.
PROGRAM RULES
Northwest may change the WorldPerks program rules, regulations, benefits, conditions of participation or mileage levels, in whole or in part, at any time with or without notice, even though changes may affect the value of mileage already accumulated. Failure to comply with the WorldPerks policies and procedures may result in cancellation of WorldPerks Elite membership status and forfeiture of accrued mileage. Award travel is capacity controlled. Travel to prime destinations during peak periods may require the PerkPassSM Award to secure seats.
So that we can continue to maintain the integrity of the WorldPerks program, we will investigate all accounts that we believe violate the WorldPerks terms and conditions, our Contract of Carriage or fare tariffs. This includes hidden-city routing, back-to-back ticketing, point-beyond ticketing, throw-away ticketing, and violation of WorldClubs membership rules. Accounts with infractions will be subject to appropriate penalties or deductions, including but not limited to revocation of Elite status, termination of account and forfeiture of miles.
The 2009 WorldPerks Elite program, commencing on March 1, 2009, may not necessarily include all the benefits contained herein.