TRENTON, N.J., Sept. 6, 2006 (PRIMEZONE) -- Customers in Trenton, N.J., soon will have convenient flights to one of Delta's largest focus cities, Boston, and its flagship hub in Atlanta thanks to a unanimous vote by the Mercer County Board of Freeholders that allows Delta to begin nonstop service from the New Jersey capital on Dec. 18. This winter, Delta will offer three daily nonstop round-trip flights between Trenton and Boston, along with one daily nonstop round-trip flight to Atlanta.
"As we grow our presence in the Mid-Atlantic region, Delta is pleased to bring the comfort and convenience of regional jet service to Trenton customers," said Bob Cortelyou, vice president - Network Planning. "With daily service to the key business markets of Atlanta and Boston, along with connecting opportunities throughout the U.S. afforded by both markets, the state capital will have the air service it needs from the convenience of its hometown airport."
Delta's new flights between Trenton, Atlanta and Boston will be operated by Delta Connection carrier Comair using 50-seat Bombardier regional jets. These comfortable aircraft feature an all-leather, two-by-two seating configuration and are known as one of the quietest commercial aircraft in the world.
"Delta is a great addition to the Trenton-Mercer Airport and I believe it will be a perfect fit for our residents and our region," Mercer County Executive Brian M. Hughes said. "In the very near future, Delta will provide convenient daily service on some of the quietest, most environmentally sensitive aircraft available today. It's exciting news that people can now literally check their bags at Trenton-Mercer Airport and pick them up at any one of the more than 100 destinations with convenient connections from Boston and Atlanta."
Flights are available for sale at delta.com and are scheduled as follows:
Delta's new daily service(a) between Trenton and Boston, effective Dec. 18, 2006 Flight Departs Arrives ----- ------- ------- 5566 Trenton at 7 a.m. Boston at 8:10 a.m. 5586 Trenton at 3:55 p.m. Boston at 5:05 p.m. 5596(b) Trenton at 7:15 p.m. Boston at 8:25 p.m. 5577 Boston at 8:30 a.m. Trenton at 9:45 a.m. 5587 Boston at 5:35 p.m. Trenton at 6:50 p.m. 5597(b) Boston at 8:15 p.m. Trenton at 9:30 p.m. (a) Operated by Delta Connection carrier Comair (b) Service begins dateMonth1Day8Year2007Jan. 8, 2007 Delta's new daily service(a) between Trenton and Atlanta, effective Dec. 18, 2006 Flight Departs Arrives ----- ------- ------- 5571 Trenton at 10 a.m. Atlanta at 12:37 p.m. 5572 Atlanta at 1:35 p.m. Trenton at 3:29 p.m. (a)Operated by Delta Connection carrier Comair
To celebrate Delta's newest service, the airline also is offering special introductory fares from Trenton. Customers should act fast as these fares must be purchased on delta.com or from a travel agent no later than Sept. 19, 2006.
Atlanta $99 Boston $99 Orlando $99 Fort Lauderdale $99 San Antonio $139 Los Angeles $159
Additional taxes/fees/restrictions apply. Fares shown are available only for purchase on delta.com or from a travel agent. See below for more details.
Delta Air Lines (Other OTC:DALRQ) offers customers service to more destinations than any global airline with Delta and Delta Connection carrier service to 292 destinations in 46 countries. With more than 50 new international routes added in the last year, Delta is America's fastest growing international airline and is the world's leading carrier between the United States and destinations across Europe, India and Israel with flights to 29 trans-Atlantic destinations. To Latin America and the Caribbean, Delta offers nearly 400 weekly flights to 48 destinations. Delta's marketing alliances also allow customers to earn and redeem SkyMiles on more than 14,000 flights offered by SkyTeam and other partners. Delta is a founding member of SkyTeam, a global airline alliance that provides customers with extensive worldwide destinations, flights and services. Including its SkyTeam and worldwide codeshare partners, Delta offers flights to 461 worldwide destinations in 96 countries. Customers can check in for flights, print boarding passes and check flight status at delta.com.
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 21 days prior to departure, but no later than September 19, 2006. See delta.com for online ticket purchase requirements and restrictions. Travel Period: Travel may begin on or after December 18, 2006 and must be completed by March 12. 2007. Blackout Dates: Travel is not permitted December 22, 23, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 2006, or January 1, February 15, 16, 17, 19, 22, 24, and 25, 2007. Fare Validity: Fares are valid in the Economy (Coach) cabin on Delta/Delta Connection carrier flights only. Minimum Stay: One night. Maximum Stay: March 12, 2007. 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.
The Delta logo is available at http://www.primezone.com/newsroom/prs/?pkgid=1825