Here are some short answers. NW doesn't fly to Wales, your friend will be flying at least part of their journey on KLM, which will not be on strike. Second, NW will not be on strike on Friday, so they really don't have to worry. Finally, the terms of NW's TATL deal with KLM likely will mean your friend is well taken care of even if there is a strike. In a message dated 3/1/2006 9:57:24 PM Central Standard Time, blaine@xxxxxxxx writes: All - Knowing how much I follow the aviation industry, a colleague turned me today at work and asked about her tour group - they're flying to Wales on Northwest Airlines this Friday. Will NW be on strike by then? Will affected passengers be accommodated onto other airlines, space available? The group is more concerned about being split up somehow. Thoughts? Opinions? Many thanks!