ATLANTA, Sept. 1, 2005 (PRIMEZONE) -- Delta Air Lines' (NYSE:DAL) customers booked on flights traveling to or from New Orleans or Gulfport, Miss., may make adjustments to their travel schedule due to the continued impact of Hurricane Katrina. Delta has proactively cancelled some flights because of the storm, and is currently working with customers to assist their travel plans.
Customers who have purchased tickets by Aug. 27, 2005, and are scheduled to travel Aug. 27-Oct. 31, 2005, to, from or through New Orleans or Gulfport on Delta, Song(r), Delta Connection(r), or Delta-coded flights, may make a one-time change without penalty or additional fees if tickets are changed by Oct. 31, 2005, and travel begins on or before Oct. 31, 2005.
Customers may fly prior to their original departure time without penalty, and those whose flights are cancelled due to an irregular operation may request refunds.
Changes to origins and destinations may result in a fare increase, and any fare difference between the original and new ticket will be collected at the time of rebooking.
For additional cities, the latest news on Hurricane Katrina and updates on flights visit delta.com/travelupdates or call 1-800-325-1999 for flight status. For the latest information on airport operations, please check the appropriate local airport web sites.
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