CINCINNATI, Oct. 31, 2005 (PRIMEZONE) -- Delta AirElite, Delta's private jet charter and aircraft management service, announced today that the Perfect 10(TM) jet card, the industry's only 10-hour private jet membership program, will become part of the company's Fleet Membership program. The Perfect 10 card complements the company's current 25-, 50- and 100-hour Fleet Membership program options.
"We introduced the Perfect 10 card as a summer promotion to give more consumers an opportunity to experience the benefits of private jet membership with a simple 10-hour commitment," said Michael B. Green, president and chief executive officer of Delta AirElite Business Jets. "Based on the overwhelming response we received, we have decided to enhance our Fleet Membership program by incorporating this popular 10-hour option."
Fleet Membership offers all of the benefits of aircraft ownership, without an asset purchase, fixed costs or long-term commitment. Delta AirElite members may purchase 10, 25, 50 or 100 hours of "occupied time" on their choice of a light, midsize or large cabin jet. Members receive guaranteed availability with 12 hours advance notice, flight hours that never expire and the premier benefits of a Medallion(r) membership in the Delta SkyMiles(r) program.
"Since launching our Fleet Membership program in 2003, we have seen growth across all products we offer," Green continued. "With the Perfect 10 jet card, we are making private jet travel more affordable and accessible to more people than ever before."
A unique benefit of the program is the Delta AirElite Efficiency Bonus, which allows members to enjoy up to three additional hours of flight time when flying roundtrips. The program also features a 10 percent credit of the original Perfect 10 purchase toward an upgrade to a 25-hour Fleet Membership. Delta AirElite also offers guaranteed investment protection through the company's Member Balance Assurance Program, which secures the deposited membership funds in an escrow account at no charge to the member.
Delta AirElite Business Jets is a wholly owned subsidiary of Delta Air Lines, providing aircraft charter, aircraft management and its innovative Fleet Membership and Flexjet Membership programs. With more than 20 years of serving business aviation travelers, Delta AirElite is the only business jet operator owned by a major U.S. airline. The company operates a diverse fleet of Bombardier Challenger, Learjet, Gulfstream, Hawker and Cessna aircraft. For more information, please call 877-DAE-JETS (877-323-5387) or visit www.AirElite.com.