SOUTHERN PINES, N.C., May 25, 2006 (PRIMEZONE) -- Delta Air Lines' customers this summer can take advantage of special low introductory fares as they hit the links of more than 40 golf resorts in the Pinehurst/Southern Pines region of North Carolina with the addition of seasonal nonstop flights between Delta's largest hub in Atlanta and the renowned golfing region. Between June 22 and Nov. 12, Delta Connection carrier Atlantic Southeast Airlines will offer customers round-trip service between Atlanta and Pinehurst/Southern Pines six times weekly using 40-passenger CRJ200 jet aircraft.
Said Caleb Miles, president and CEO of the Pinehurst/Southern Pines Convention and Visitors Bureau: "The entire region realizes the tremendous economic opportunities that lie ahead with the launch of Delta commercial air service in Pinehurst/Southern Pines this summer. Visitors from around the world will appreciate the convenience and excellent service they will be afforded in their travels to and from 'The Home of American Golf' via Delta Air Lines."
Customers may take advantage of these low introductory fares beginning today at delta.com. Tickets must be purchased by June 13, 2006.
Sample one-way introductory airfares, based on a roundtrip purchase,
between Pinehurst/Southern Pines and ...
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Birmingham, Ala. $89
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Columbus, Ohio $89
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Jacksonville, Fla. $89
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Kansas City $89
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Atlanta $99
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Orlando $99
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Tampa, Fla. $99
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Cleveland $109
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Seattle $109
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Hartford, Conn. $119
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Dallas $119
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Newark $119
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Fort Lauderdale $119
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New York (LaGuardia) $119
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Chicago (O'Hare) $119
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West Palm Beach, Fla. $119
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Pittsburgh $119
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Los Angeles $129
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Detroit $139
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Ontario, Calif. $139
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Additional taxes/fees/restrictions apply. Fares shown are available only for purchase on delta.com or from a travel agent. See below for details.
Flights are scheduled as follows:
Delta's new non-stop service between Atlanta and Pinehurst/Southern
Pines, North Carolina effective June 22, 2006
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Flight Departs Arrives
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4738 Atlanta at Pinehurst/Southern Pines at
9:30 a.m. 10:45 a.m.
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4738 Pinehurst/Southern Pines at Atlanta at
11:10 a.m. 12:28 p.m.
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Note: From the U.S., based on July 2006 OAG.
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A portion of travel for some itineraries may be on the Delta Connection carriers: Atlantic Southeast Airlines, Chautauqua, Comair, Freedom Airlines, Shuttle America, and SkyWest.
Restrictions: Fares shown are available for purchase only on delta.com or from your travel agent. Tickets cost $10 more if purchased from Delta over the telephone or $15 more if purchased at an airport or city ticket office, and these amounts are nonrefundable. Travel agents may impose an additional service charge for ticketing. Tickets are non-transferable. Seats are limited and fares may not be available on all flights or in all markets. Tickets: Fares shown are one-way. Round-trip purchase is required. Tickets must be purchased at least 14 days prior to departure, but no later than June 13, 2006. See delta.com for online ticket purchase requirements and restrictions. Travel Period: Travel may begin on or after June 22, 2006 and must be completed by November 12, 2006. Blackout Dates: Travel is not permitted June 30, July 9 and November 10, 2006. Fare Validity: Fares are valid in the Economy (Coach) cabin on Delta/Delta Connection carrier flights only. Minimum Stay: One night. Maximum Stay: November 12, 2006. Cancellations/Refunds/Changes: Fares are nonrefundable. Delta may permit you to apply a portion of the fare value to future travel upon payment of applicable fees and fare difference, otherwise the ticket will have no value. Delta may allow you to cancel certain electronic tickets until midnight of the day after purchase (or midnight of the departure date of the first flight, whichever comes first) without penalty if purchased at the time of reservation directly from Delta. Contact a Delta agent or visit delta.com for details. Taxes/Fees: Fares do not include a $3.30 Federal Excise Tax which will be imposed on each flight segment in the passenger's ticketed itinerary. A flight segment is defined as a takeoff and a landing. Fares do not include Passenger Facility Charge(s) of up to $18.00, depending on itinerary or September 11th Security Fee of up to $10 per round-trip. These taxes and fees are the responsibility of the passenger and must be paid at the time the ticket is purchased. Miscellaneous: Fares and rules are subject to change without notice. Other restrictions may apply. (c) 2006 Delta Air Lines, Inc.