i started as a dc9 co pilot DTW base in 97 and worked my way to the 747-200 in 04 then transitioned to the 400 series in 2007 after the 200s retired, currently I am a captain on the new airbus a350s for delta. Thank you for producing a nice piece of history for northwest airlines i will never forget the wonderful memories this airline gave me along with a fresh start to my career.
I was hired by NWA in 1991 and was working in BOS when this was filmed! Talk about a blast from the past! Just looking at how "old school" everything was! Departure boards, those airplane seats! The single large screen at the front of the cabins! WOW! I also was trained at the original DTW airport - worked in the concourse that was called the "Meat Grinder". What a memory that was.
Wow, I'm sure that it was. I've done alot of traveling and flying myself through the years. A couple of examples on Northwest in the 90s, I remember flying a Northwest DC10 from London Gatwick to Minneapolis, and another time flying a Northwest 747 from Seattle to Tokyo Narita. One time in the 80s, I flew a NW 747 from Boston to London. To my recollection, in the 1980s NW flew their 747s to London, but in the 1990s they went and put most of their 747s onto their trans-Pacific routes to Asia and put DC10s onto most US to London/US to Europe routes. I think Continental did the same thing because in the early 90s I flew Houston to London on a Cont. 747, and later in the 90s I flew Houston to London on a Cont. DC10
"How old school everything was"... like when women actually looked like women. I was fortunate enough to have arrived and departed from the "meat grinder" concourse in the late 1990s. The DC-10 was one if my favorite aircraft to fly in. I was blessed to have flown on: American Airlines DC-10 British Caledonian DC-10 Continental Airlines DC-10 Hawaiian Airlines DC-10 Lufthansa DC-10 I miss the roaring sounds of those engines during take off.
One thing I remember about Northwest was their breakfast service; they had the best at that time. I think they called it a la carte service, and they had a selection of cereal, bananas, bagels, muffins, and yogurt. On longer flights, I think they had a breakfast sandwich choice too. It was a really good product, and passengers really liked it. I also liked their 1990s image; they're corporate logo and branding was top-notch. They're uniforms were very professional, but stylish. They stood out from the other airlines really well.
I used to work for Continental Airlines and hated being stuck on their DC-10s middle seat, since flew standby most of the time. Being the coach section had the good old 2-5-2 configuration. Along with being seated towards the rear, the smokers would all shows up and smoke
Same here for sure. For me, flying in the 1970s was the most exciting because it was free...parents paid lol. Flying back then was an event that you would happily dress up for. The excitement of heading to the airport to get on a plane was such a joyous feeling. Why? Because back then, the airlines were proud of their brand and the quality of their onboard services. Unlike today, the airlines focus more on profits instead of quality and comfort. Back then, every US airline had a very unique decor in their cabins. For example, back then the cabin of a TWA 727 looked much different than the cabin of a Braniff 727. It was all about uniqueness and style. Unlike today, most of the US airlines all look and feel the same. There isn't any more uniqueness and flavor. Back then there was a different vibe. You knew the flight attendants were genuine when they would welcome you on board. And that's because their main job next to safety, was to make sure you felt welcomed and comfortable, enjoying your experience with them. Today, the main focus of a flight attendant seems to be enforcing the rules. The quality of the food they served onboard was so much better back then, it was served on real plates and the presentation was more appealing. Unlike today, if you are (un?)fortunate to get served a meal, it is presented as if it comes from a school cafeteria. How the times have changed. So yes, this is why I would love to go back to the old days of flying...on the DC-9s, DC-10s, L1011's, and 727's. I miss those roaring, earth-shaking engine sounds. Peace!!
So true,your story, i think its al to blame to the low cost airlines, because all bigger airlines had make tickets cheaper and that made the service go down 😢 You can see thee B 777 is made for 9 seats from side to side , but al lot of airlines made there seats so small so they putt 10 seats from side to side.... so bad and small seats☹️☹️☹️
@@norteehki What software/hardware are you using to transfer VHS tapes to computer? Around 1992-93, I recorded some of my own videos of plane spotting at O'Hare, JFK, and IAH. Would like to put them in my computer, edit them, and share them with you, if you'd like.
The General Electric CF-6 engines made a very distinctive buzzsaw/growling sound when the crew put the spurs to 'em. Always loved it whenever I flew on the ol' Diesel-10.
@@chrisnizer5702 Northwest had the rare 40 series DC-10 that was powered by the Pratt & Whitney JT9D for shop commonality with their 747 fleet. The only other 40 series customer was Japan Air Lines
Yeah, I remember flying from Boston to London on Northwest once in the 1980s, it was a 747. I don't really remember specific terminals now since it was a while ago. I remember in 1995 being on a Northwest London to Minneapolis flight on a DC10, and got an upgrade to first class, it sure made the 8 hour flight better. And if you remember in the mid 90s, only first class sections had a personal TV per seat, the economy section only got to watch something when shown on the big screen on the middle wall. So I was really stoked by my own TV with a choice of several channels that was pulled out of the wide armrest, and those wider seats which reclined further back, and fine dining cuisine instead of those economy TV dinners
@@norteehki In the case of DTW, the changes were definitely for the better. It went from being the worst large airport in the country to one of the best.
Flying in a DC10 in 1992 wasn't bad at all. Most incidents involving the DC-10 were the result of poor maintenance by the airline or pilot error and these incidents occurred mainly in the 1970s. By the 1990s, the DC-10 had proven herself to be a safe aircraft, although not too economical for the airlines. The praise should actually go to all those brave passengers who flew in the DC-10 back in the 1970s.
i started as a dc9 co pilot DTW base in 97 and worked my way to the 747-200 in 04 then transitioned to the 400 series in 2007 after the 200s retired, currently I am a captain on the new airbus a350s for delta. Thank you for producing a nice piece of history for northwest airlines i will never forget the wonderful memories this airline gave me along with a fresh start to my career.
You're welcome, captain
I was hired by NWA in 1991 and was working in BOS when this was filmed! Talk about a blast from the past! Just looking at how "old school" everything was! Departure boards, those airplane seats! The single large screen at the front of the cabins! WOW! I also was trained at the original DTW airport - worked in the concourse that was called the "Meat Grinder". What a memory that was.
Great memories, time flies ✈️
Wow, I'm sure that it was. I've done alot of traveling and flying myself through the years. A couple of examples on Northwest in the 90s, I remember flying a Northwest DC10 from London Gatwick to Minneapolis, and another time flying a Northwest 747 from Seattle to Tokyo Narita. One time in the 80s, I flew a NW 747 from Boston to London. To my recollection, in the 1980s NW flew their 747s to London, but in the 1990s they went and put most of their 747s onto their trans-Pacific routes to Asia and put DC10s onto most US to London/US to Europe routes.
I think Continental did the same thing because in the early 90s I flew Houston to London on a Cont. 747, and later in the 90s I flew Houston to London on a Cont. DC10
@@alvexok5523 thats great, better flying times✈️ the plane i miss the most is the DC 10... What a power...
"How old school everything was"... like when women actually looked like women. I was fortunate enough to have arrived and departed from the "meat grinder" concourse in the late 1990s. The DC-10 was one if my favorite aircraft to fly in. I was blessed to have flown on:
American Airlines DC-10
British Caledonian DC-10
Continental Airlines DC-10
Hawaiian Airlines DC-10
Lufthansa DC-10
I miss the roaring sounds of those engines during take off.
@@keezeeroots5997 oh yes , dc 10 and md 11 ,two of my favorite airplanes.
I worked at NWA as A flight attendant starting in 1992. I started in July of that year. Thank you for taking me down memory lane.
Yw, these days flying was much more fun.
One thing I remember about Northwest was their breakfast service; they had the best at that time. I think they called it a la carte service, and they had a selection of cereal, bananas, bagels, muffins, and yogurt. On longer flights, I think they had a breakfast sandwich choice too. It was a really good product, and passengers really liked it. I also liked their 1990s image; they're corporate logo and branding was top-notch. They're uniforms were very professional, but stylish. They stood out from the other airlines really well.
I am a new subscriber because of your 90s aviation video’s,thanks for posting
Thanks, 👍
A truly different and better time
I flew with Northwest from Gatwick to Detroit then Detriot seattle.The cabin crew were older,but they were so lovely with my daughter
@5:49 - wow! I remember those. How far we’ve come since then!
DC10-40 with JT9Ds
I used to work for Continental Airlines and hated being stuck on their DC-10s middle seat, since flew standby most of the time. Being the coach section had the good old 2-5-2 configuration. Along with being seated towards the rear, the smokers would all shows up and smoke
Yes i remember these sests
Time slows for no one. I wish we could go back in time
Same here, flying was more fun in the old days...✈️
Why.???
Same here for sure. For me, flying in the 1970s was the most exciting because it was free...parents paid lol. Flying back then was an event that you would happily dress up for. The excitement of heading to the airport to get on a plane was such a joyous feeling. Why? Because back then, the airlines were proud of their brand and the quality of their onboard services. Unlike today, the airlines focus more on profits instead of quality and comfort.
Back then, every US airline had a very unique decor in their cabins. For example, back then the cabin of a TWA 727 looked much different than the cabin of a Braniff 727. It was all about uniqueness and style. Unlike today, most of the US airlines all look and feel the same. There isn't any more uniqueness and flavor.
Back then there was a different vibe. You knew the flight attendants were genuine when they would welcome you on board. And that's because their main job next to safety, was to make sure you felt welcomed and comfortable, enjoying your experience with them. Today, the main focus of a flight attendant seems to be enforcing the rules. The quality of the food they served onboard was so much better back then, it was served on real plates and the presentation was more appealing. Unlike today, if you are (un?)fortunate to get served a meal, it is presented as if it comes from a school cafeteria. How the times have changed. So yes, this is why I would love to go back to the old days of flying...on the DC-9s, DC-10s, L1011's, and 727's. I miss those roaring, earth-shaking engine sounds. Peace!!
So true,your story, i think its al to blame to the low cost airlines, because all bigger airlines had make tickets cheaper and that made the service go down 😢
You can see thee B 777 is made for 9 seats from side to side , but al lot of airlines made there seats so small so they putt 10 seats from side to side.... so bad and small seats☹️☹️☹️
Awesome shots of the John A. Volpe Terminal at Logan! Not too many interior shots out there of it pre-renovations! :-)
Thanks 👍
Nice video my friend ✈️❤️
Thank you ✈️
@@norteehki What software/hardware are you using to transfer VHS tapes to computer? Around 1992-93, I recorded some of my own videos of plane spotting at O'Hare, JFK, and IAH. Would like to put them in my computer, edit them, and share them with you, if you'd like.
www.bol.com/nl/nl/p/gembird-uvg-002-usb-videograbber-geschikt-voor-windows/9200000036282031/
I just loved the take off sound of the DC-10. Also I miss NWA.
Yes ,the sound and the Power.
The General Electric CF-6 engines made a very distinctive buzzsaw/growling sound when the crew put the spurs to 'em. Always loved it whenever I flew on the ol' Diesel-10.
@@chrisnizer5702 same here....
@@chrisnizer5702 Northwest had the rare 40 series DC-10 that was powered by the Pratt & Whitney JT9D for shop commonality with their 747 fleet. The only other 40 series customer was Japan Air Lines
Awesome video!!
Thank you ✈️
Thank you for sharing! Old footage and photos in the Davey Terminal is hard to find. The F concourse shown in this video was my favorite place!
Yw .
Yeah, I remember flying from Boston to London on Northwest once in the 1980s, it was a 747. I don't really remember specific terminals now since it was a while ago.
I remember in 1995 being on a Northwest London to Minneapolis flight on a DC10, and got an upgrade to first class, it sure made the 8 hour flight better. And if you remember in the mid 90s, only first class sections had a personal TV per seat, the economy section only got to watch something when shown on the big screen on the middle wall. So I was really stoked by my own TV with a choice of several channels that was pulled out of the wide armrest, and those wider seats which reclined further back, and fine dining cuisine instead of those economy TV dinners
@@alvexok5523 those economy tv dinners is what is now served in business/first/premium class on transcontinental flights today...
Great video! Do you have any other old video of the DTW airport terminal inside?
Thanks, i have to look true my video tapes, sometimes it was not allowed to videotape, it was all new these days...
Repost without the infomercial music and you have a 10/10.
Thanks ,but i can't remove the music, its on the vhs video tape where i copied it from.
Must have been back when NWA pretty much "ruled" Detroit. Great video.
Thank you.
Did fly on a one way Northwest Orient DTW-CLE DC10-30 February '81. Talk about overkill. Completely full though.
And the power off these planes 💪
JT9D
Probably 175.00 RT!
Now all 3 old terminals in DTW are gone.
Many things changed since then,not always in the good way ...
@@norteehki In the case of DTW, the changes were definitely for the better. It went from being the worst large airport in the country to one of the best.
@@bml2112 oh yes, i do believe that, but thats for more US airports.....
All praise to anyone brave enough to fly in a DC-10 in 1992….
Flying in a DC10 in 1992 wasn't bad at all. Most incidents involving the DC-10 were the result of poor maintenance by the airline or pilot error and these incidents occurred mainly in the 1970s. By the 1990s, the DC-10 had proven herself to be a safe aircraft, although not too economical for the airlines. The praise should actually go to all those brave passengers who flew in the DC-10 back in the 1970s.
Incoming pax and outgoing can mix. Not good for security