Northwest Airlines has matched American Airlines, United Airlines and US Airways in charging $15 for the customer’s first checked bag. This fee applies to tickets sold on or after July 10, for travel starting August 28, throughout the United States and for travel between the U.S. and Canada.

NWA also charges $25 for a second checked bag and $100 for three or more checked bags.  Frequent flier elite passengers are exempt from the fee, along with full-fare coach passengers.

WorldPerks Award Tickets

Northwest Airlines is also implementing a service fee for award tickets.  For WorldPerks Award tickets issued in North America on or after September 15, 2008, NWA will charge $25 for domestic tickets, $50 for Trans-Atlantic tickets, and $100 for Trans-Pacific travel.

Ticket Change Fees

Northwest Airlines also matched moves by American, United, Continental and US Airways to increase fees for ticket changes. Starting July 9, the fee for domestic non-refundable ticket changes will increase from $100 to $150.  International ticket change fees will increase by an additional $50 to $150 per ticket, depending on class of service and other restrictions.