MEDIA ADVISORY, Dec. 14, 2005 (PRIMEZONE) -- Delta Air Lines will initiate new nonstop service between Atlanta and Managua, Nicaragua and will celebrate the new service with remarks and activities at Gate E-12, at Atlanta's Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport, along with His Excellency, President of the Republic of Nicaragua, Enrique Bolanyos, at 9:15 a.m. on Thursday, December 15.
The daily service between Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport and Managua International Airport in Nicaragua is part of Delta's ongoing international expansion to popular global business and tourist destinations. By the middle of 2006, Delta will offer service to every country in Central America.
The Nicaraguan ambassador to the United States, Salvador Stadthagen, will also fly on the inaugural flight, which is scheduled to depart at 10:10 a.m.
WHO: Nicaraguan President Enrique Bolanyos
Delta Director for Latin America & Caribbean, James Sarvis
Nicaraguan Ambassador to the United States, Salvador Stadthagen
Nicaraguan Minister of Tourism, Maria Rivas
WHAT: Delta begins new daily service between
Atlanta and Managua, Nicaragua
WHEN: Thursday, December 15, 2005
9:15 a.m.
WHERE: Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
Gate E-12
Atlanta, Georgia
NOTE: Bolanyos and Sarvis will be available for Q&A after the event
NOTE: Reporters and crew who plan on attending should RSVP to Delta Corporate Communications by 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, December 14, so names can be submitted to TSA.
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