Does Northwest Airlines have online check-in?

Yes, Northwest Airlines's Online Check-in allows you to check-in up to 24 hours before your flight departs. All you need is an internet connection and a printer!

Check-in now for your Northwest Airlines flight

Northwest Airlines is currently testing their Coach Choice program. Coach Choice allows passengers to reserve premium seats (no longer available at booking time) for a $15 one-way fee, 24 hours before flight departure time. If you are an Elite member you'll have access to these seats 36 hours before your flight departs. You can use online check-in to obtain these premium seats.

What are the requirements for using Online Check-in?

• Check-in 60 minutes-24 hours before your flight is scheduled to depart (with the exception of travel from Asia, which requires 3 hours minimum).
• You have an electronic ticket for a Northwest or KLM flight departing from the U.S.
• You are traveling within, to/from the 50 United States, Canada, Mexico, Caribbean, Asia and Europe.
• If you are on a Northwest/KLM operated flight from Europe (other than from Gatwick) use KLM Online check-in (KLM rules will apply).
• You are not a special needs passenger (ie. Unaccompanied Minor).

Make sure you leave enough time at the airport to get through security, check your bags etc.

Can I use Online Check-in if I have bags to check?

Yes, you will be able to print your boarding pass at home but will have to drop your bags with a Northwest Airlines skycap, a Northwest Luggage Kiosk or Check-in counter at the airport before the cut-off time.

Can I change/select my seat with Online Check-in?

Yes, when you use Online Check-in you can:

• Change/Select your seat.
• Upgrade (if eligible).

If I plan to check in at the airport, how much time should I allot?

For travel to/from the U.S. or Canada:

• Northwest recommends you arrive at the airport at least 75 minutes before your flight's scheduled departure.
• You must be checked in at least 30 minutes before your flight's scheduled departure.
• If departing out of Atlanta, Denver, Los Angeles, Newark, Tampa and Washington D.C-Dulles the cut-off for checking in is 45 minutes.
• If departing out of Las Vegas the cut-off for checking in is 60 minutes.

For travel to/from an international destination (including the Caribbean and Mexico):

• Northwest recommends you arrive at the airport at least 2 hours before your flight's scheduled departure.
• You must be checked in at least 60 minutes before your flight's scheduled departure.

When do I need to be at the boarding gate?

• Domestic passengers: at least 15 minutes before flight departure
• International passengers: at least 30 minutes before flight departure