UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
Notice of Effectiveness
Effectiveness Date: December 9, 2008
Accession Number: 0001104659-08-072470
Submission Type: POS AM
CIK: 0001058033
Company Name: NORTHWEST AIRLINES CORP
File Number: 333-107070
CIK: 0000919897
Company Name: NORTHWEST AIRLINES INC /MN
File Number: 333-107070-01