Airline
Pinnacle Airlines/Northwest Airlink (SK)
Pinnacle Airlines, operating historically as Northwest Airlink, provided essential regional flight connections across North America. Serving as a crucial feeder network, it offered seamless travel experiences connecting smaller communities to major Northwest Airlines hubs.
Why travelers choose Pinnacle Airlines/Northwest Airlink
- •Operated as a major regional carrier under the Northwest Airlink brand.
- •Primary hubs historically included Detroit (DTW), Minneapolis/St. Paul (MSP), and Memphis (MEM).
- •Fleet featured reliable Bombardier CRJ-200 and CRJ-900 regional jets.
- •Provided seamless baggage transfers and connections to global Northwest Airlines flights.
Fare families
Standard Coach
Affordable regional economy seating perfect for short-haul connections.
- •Standard regional seat pitch
- •One carry-on bag included
- •Eligible for frequent flyer miles
- •Ticket changes subject to fees
Flexible Coach
Economy travel with added flexibility for unpredictable schedules.
- •Standard regional seat pitch
- •One carry-on bag included
- •Waived change fees
- •Priority standby access
First Class
Premium seating on select larger regional jets offering enhanced comfort and service.
- •Wider seats with extra legroom
- •Priority check-in and boarding
- •Complimentary premium snacks and beverages
- •Two complimentary checked bags
SAS Business
The ultimate premium experience on long-haul flights with fully flat beds. Designed for maximum comfort, privacy, and exceptional dining.
- •2 cabin bags (8 kg each)
- •2 checked bags (32 kg each)
- •Fully flat bed seats
- •Premium dining and beverage service
- •SAS Lounge access and Fast Track
- •Fully flexible and refundable
Key policies
Baggage allowance
Baggage policies aligned with Northwest Airlines standards. Passengers were allowed one carry-on bag and one personal item. Checked bags were subject to standard weight limits (usually 50 lbs or 23 kg) with applicable fees based on the specific fare class.
Change policy
Ticket changes were managed through the mainline partner's system. Standard economy fares typically incurred change fees, while premium and fully flexible tickets allowed modifications without penalty, paying only the applicable fare difference.
Check-in
Passengers utilized the mainline check-in infrastructure, which included online check-in 24 hours prior to departure, self-service airport kiosks, and dedicated ticket counters.
Colombo (CMB) network
Pinnacle Airlines/Northwest Airlink operating flights touching CMB
Sample operating pattern; confirm exact days and times during booking.
From Colombo (CMB)
CMB → DXB
Flight SK 203 • Daily
CMB → SIN
Flight SK 468 • Daily
CMB → LHR
Flight SK 503 • Mon / Wed / Fri
To Colombo (CMB)
DXB → CMB
Flight SK 204 • Daily
SIN → CMB
Flight SK 469 • Daily
LHR → CMB
Flight SK 504 • Tue / Thu / Sat