ATLANTA, Aug. 10, 2006 (PRIMEZONE) -- The Department of Homeland Security has raised the threat level to Orange for all commercial aviation in the U.S. and to Red for all flights from the United Kingdom to the U.S.
In response, Delta is working closely with the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) on measures to protect the safety and security of our passengers and crew. Effective immediately, the TSA is implementing special security procedures for all flights. Passengers are not permitted to bring any liquids, gels or lotions in their carry-on baggage through screening checkpoints or onto any flight. On flights from the U.K. to the U.S., no carry-on baggage is permitted.
To assist our customers during this time, Delta offers the following tips:
-- Arrive three hours early at the airport for your flight. TSA
screening lines will be longer than usual and additional
screening is being conducted at the gate.
-- Place liquids (including beverages, shampoo, sun tan lotion,
creams, tooth paste, hair gel) and items of similar consistency
in your checked baggage. Customers are encouraged to check all
baggage.
-- Exceptions are made for baby formula and medicines -- be prepared
to present these for inspection at the checkpoint.
Customers who are scheduled to travel Aug. 10 - Sept. 1, 2006, to, from or through the U.K. on Delta, Delta Connection(r), or Delta-coded flights, may make a one-time ticket change without penalty or additional fees if tickets are changed by Aug. 13, 2006. Within these timeframes, customers may fly on alternate dates without penalty, and those whose flights are cancelled 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.
In light of the unfolding situation, Delta Air Lines will continue to review ticketing changes and policies as new information becomes available.
Delta's flight schedule is operating normally. Passengers can check for updates on flight schedules and wait times at airports by visiting delta.com. We appreciate our customers' patience and apologize for any inconvenience.
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