Exhibit 23(a)
Consent of Independent Auditors
We consent to the reference to our firm under the caption "Experts" in the
Registration Statement (Form S-3) and related Prospectus of Northwest
Airlines, Inc. and Northwest Airlines Corporation and to the incorporation by
reference therein of our report dated January 20, 2000 with respect to the
consolidated financial statements and schedule of Northwest Airlines
Corporation included in its Annual Report (Form 10-K) for the year ended
December 31, 1999, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Minneapolis, Minnesota
September 5, 2000
