Over the Pole, PDX-AMS

[Dick H]

I took NWA's new (started 3-29-2008 ) flight from Portland to Amsterdam on May 18. NW92, a 330-200,
tail number N852NW.
We pushed back right on time at 16:05 and were in daylight all the way, arriving at AMS at 11:00, May 19.
Most trans-Atlantic and trans-Pacific flights offer little to see, but this one is much better. Along the way
we saw the midnight sun (at 00:00 New York time) and mountains in Greenland.

NW92 lifting off from runway 10L.

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Flight route. Not quite over the pole, but near enough.

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The Midnight Sun (Midnight, New York time).

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Our flight status.

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Our progress.

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Nice view of some mountains in Greenland.

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The final leg - heading for AMS

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[uy707]

Good to hear from you again

[AA 1818]

Breathtaking pictures! How was the service overall?

[Dick H]

Breathtaking pictures! How was the service overall?

I've always found Northwest service to be good. No better or no worse than the many others I have flown.
On many NWA flights, including this one, I have used my World Perks miles and have always had very good treatment in booking, etc.

[Asmir Hamidovic]

Amazing shots!!!! :)