ATLANTA, Jan. 16, 2007 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) -- Delta Air Lines -- the world's leading airline in terms of destinations served -- is making it more affordable for customers to add new stamps to their passports with special low fares for summer travel to its newest trans-Atlantic destinations: Prague, Czech Republic; Vienna, Austria; and Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
Delta customers can book flights at special introductory fares at delta.com or from a travel agent beginning today for travel starting in May. Customers should act fast, however, as these discounted fares must be purchased no later than Jan. 29, 2007. Additionally, travel to Vienna and Dubai must be completed by June 30, 2007; travel to Prague must be completed by June 16, 2007.
Sample one-way fares, based on a round-trip purchase, include:
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To From One-way fare
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trip purchase)
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Prague, Czech Republic*/(a) Atlanta $399
Miami $429
San Francisco $449
Phoenix $529
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Vienna, Austria** Atlanta $499
Cincinnati $509
Houston $539
Salt Lake City $559
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Dubai, United Arab
Emirates***/(a) Atlanta $629
Orlando $639
Dallas/Fort Worth $669
Los Angeles $699
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Additional taxes/fees/restrictions apply. Fares shown are available for purchase only on delta.com or from your travel agent. See below for more details.
*Service to Prague begins May 2, 2007; **Service to Vienna begins May 21, 2007; ***Service to Dubai begins May 31, 2007.
Customers enjoying Delta's special low international fares will benefit from the airline's significantly expanded international route system, including more than 50 new international routes added in the last year. In addition to Prague, Vienna and Dubai, Delta's 2007 international line-up includes new nonstop service between Atlanta and Seoul, South Korea(a), as well as the only nonstop service between New York-JFK and Pisa/Tuscany, Italy; and Bucharest, Romania(a).
In 2006, Delta implemented its largest and most successful international expansion in company history with new trans-Atlantic service from Atlanta to Dusseldorf, Germany; Athens, Greece; Edinburgh, Scotland; and Johannesburg, South Africa, in addition to new service from New York-JFK to Budapest, Hungary; Kiev, Ukraine; Dublin/Shannon, Ireland; Manchester, England; Mumbai, India; and Accra, Ghana.
As part of Delta's globalization efforts, online customers also can now access delta.com in Spanish, French, German, Italian and Portuguese, with additional languages to be launched later this year.
Delta's flagship hub at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport is the world's largest airline hub. Delta and the Delta Connection carriers offer nearly 1,000 peak-day departures to 243 nonstop destinations from Atlanta -- more nonstop flights and destinations than any airline hub in the world. Delta's Atlanta hub is one of the fastest growing international gateways in the United States, with more than 20 new international markets added in the last year. Atlanta is the home of Delta's largest international hub with flights to 72 international destinations in 45 countries.
Delta Air Lines (Other OTC:DALRQ) offers customers service to more destinations than any global airline with Delta and Delta Connection carrier service to 304 destinations in 52 countries. With more than 50 new international routes added in the last year, Delta is America's fastest growing international airline and is a leader across the Atlantic with flights to 31 trans-Atlantic destinations. To Latin America and the Caribbean, Delta offers nearly 600 weekly flights to 58 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 457 worldwide destinations in 97 countries. Customers can check in for flights, print boarding passes and check flight status at delta.com.
(a) Service subject to foreign government approval.
A portion of travel for some itineraries may be on the Delta Connection carriers: Atlantic Southeast Airlines, Comair, Freedom Airlines and Shuttle America.
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Restrictions: Fares shown are available for purchase only on delta.com or from a 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 nontransferable. 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 no later than January 29, 2007. See delta.com for online ticket purchase requirements and restrictions. Travel Period: To Dubai, travel may begin May 31 through June 23, 2007, and must be completed by June 30, 2007; to Prague, travel may begin May 2 through May 17, 2007, and must be completed by June 16, 2007; to Vienna, travel may begin May 21 through June 16, 2007, and must be completed by June 30, 2007. Blackout Dates: None. Fare Validity: Fares are valid in the Economy (Coach) cabin on Delta/Delta Connection carrier flights only; the Trans-Atlantic portion of travel must be via nonstop flights operated by Delta Air Lines. For travel to Prague, fares shown are valid Monday through Thursday, while higher fares apply for travel Friday through Sunday. Minimum Stay: Saturday night. Maximum Stay: To Prague, 30 days or June 16, 2007, whichever is earlier. To Dubai and Vienna, 30 days or June 30, 2007, whichever is earlier. 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. Fees may apply for downgrades/reissues and itinerary changes. 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 $3.40 Federal Excise Tax, Passenger Facility Charge(s) of up to $4.50, or the September 11th Security Fee of up to $2.50 for each flight segment in the passenger's ticketed itinerary. A flight segment is defined as a takeoff and a landing. International fares do not include U.S. International Air Transportation Tax of up to $30.20 and U.S. and foreign user, inspection, security, or other similarly based charges, fees, or taxes of up to $280, depending on itinerary. 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. Offers subject to change and void where prohibited by law. Special offers issued at delta.com may not be applied to or combined with other Delta fares or offers. It is the responsibility of the passenger to be in possession of all necessary documentation (e.g., valid passport, visa where applicable) at the time of departure from origin. Delta reserves the right to deny boarding to passengers without the proper documentation. Other restrictions may apply.