DALLAS, Sept. 27 /PRNewswire/ -- Worldwide Flight Services, Inc., a
leading independent provider of quality aviation services, announced the
recent award to provide ramp and de-icing services for Northwest Airlines at
the Vancouver International Airport (YVR).
Beginning October 1, 2000, Worldwide will provide support in Vancouver for
Northwest's flight operations. In addition, Worldwide currently provides
services for Northwest at seven other locations handling ramp, de-icing,
interline baggage, and technical services.
The new contract adds to Worldwide's rapidly growing presence in
Vancouver. In May, Worldwide Flight Services was selected by WestJet Airlines
to perform ramp and cargo services for the 17 daily flights at Vancouver
International Airport.
"We are pleased that Northwest Airlines has chosen Worldwide once again as
their service provider," said Pete Pappas, chairman & CEO of Worldwide Flight
Services. "We appreciate the confidence Northwest Airlines has shown in
Worldwide, and we will continue to provide the top rated service they expect."
"We look forward to a great partnership with Worldwide in Vancouver," said
John Peter, general manager for Northwest Airlines in Vancouver. "We feel
confident in Worldwide's ability to provide consistent superior service to our
customers."
Northwest Airlines is the world's fourth largest airline offering more
than 2,600 daily departures. With its travel partners, Northwest serves more
than 750 cities in 120 countries on six continents. Based on statistics
compiled by the U. S. Department of Transportation, Northwest was the most on-
time U.S. airline among the seven largest network carriers for the period
1990-1999. Northwest is the 2000 recipient of Air Transport World Airline
Technology Management Award, and its WorldPerks frequent flyer program is the
highest rated U. S. based program reviewed by InsideFlyer Magazine, the
leading authority on airline free travel programs.
Worldwide Flight Services, Inc., owned by New York investment bank Castle
Harlan, Inc., is the world's leading independent provider of quality aviation
services. The company currently provides cargo, passenger, ramp handling and
a variety of technical assistance services to more than 300 airlines and
airport authorities in 99 locations around the world. For more information
about Worldwide Flight Services, Inc., visit http://www.worldwideflight.com.
SOURCE Worldwide Flight Services, Inc.
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