ATLANTA, Feb. 13, 2007 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) -- Delta Air Lines invites customers to expand their summer horizons with nonstop service to five new destinations and returning seasonal service to four cities from the airline's flagship hub in Atlanta.
Beginning in May, Delta will expand its summer schedule to include new nonstop service between Atlanta and:
* Fort Smith, Ark. (effective June 7)
* Halifax, Nova Scotia (effective June 7)
* Kalispell, Mont. (effective June 9)
* Newburgh, N.Y. (effective May 7)
* State College, Penn. (effective June 7)
Additionally, Delta will return to four cities with nonstop seasonal service from Atlanta, including: Boise, Idaho; Bozeman, Mont.; Jackson Hole, Wyo.; and Vancouver, Canada.
With these added flights, customers will be able to choose to fly Delta and the Delta Connection carriers to 241 worldwide destinations from the Atlanta hub -- more flights than are offered at any global gateway in the world.
Delta's Atlanta hub is one of the fastest growing international gateways in the United States, with nearly 20 new international markets added in the last year. Atlanta is the home of Delta's largest international hub with flights to 71 international destinations in 44 countries.
In October 2006, Delta announced new nonstop service to four new international destinations from Atlanta that will be available to customers this summer: Prague, Czech Republic+; Vienna, Austria; Dubai, United Arab Emirates+; and Seoul-Incheon, South Korea+.
"As part of the ongoing globalization of Delta, we have continued to expand in Atlanta to offer customers more choice and convenience," said Bob Cortelyou, vice president -- Network Planning. "This summer promises to be our most exciting ever at Delta with dozens of new international and domestic choices for customers flying to, from or through the growing Atlanta hub."
Delta's new flights are now available for purchase on delta.com:
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Market Services Offered Effective Equipment
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Boise, Idaho One round-trip flight May 13-28 Boeing 737-800
four-times weekly
One daily round-trip May 30-Sept. 3
flight
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Bozeman, Mont. One round-trip flight; June 9-Aug. 19 Boeing 737-800
four-times weekly
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Fort Smith, Two daily round-trip June 7 Bombardier
Ark.* flights CRJ200
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Halifax, Nova One round-trip flight; June 9-Aug. 18 Bombardier
Scotia** Saturdays only CRJ900
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Jackson Hole, One round-trip flight; June 7-Aug. 20 Boeing 757-200
Wyo. four-times weekly
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Kalispell, One round-trip flight; June 9-Aug. 18 Boeing 737-800
Mont. twice weekly
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Newburgh, Three daily round-trip May 7 Bombardier
N.Y.* flights CRJ200
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State College, One daily round-trip June 7 Bombardier
Penn.* flight CRJ200
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Vancouver, One daily round-trip June 7-Sept. 30 Boeing 757-200
Canada flight
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*Operated by Delta Connection carrier Atlantic Southeast Airlines
**Operated by Delta Connection carrier SkyWest Airlines
To celebrate Delta's new nonstop service between Atlanta and Fort Smith, and between Atlanta and Newburgh, the airline is offering special introductory airfares for travel between Fort Smith, Newburgh and select U.S. cities. Customers should act fast as tickets must be purchased by Feb. 28, 2007. Travel may begin on or after May 7 for Newburgh and on or after June 7 for Fort Smith. All travel must be complete by July 31. Tickets must be purchased at delta.com or from a travel agent. Some blackout dates apply. See below for important restrictions.
Sample one-way introductory airfares***, based on a round-trip
purchase, between:
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Fort Smith Atlanta $119
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Orlando $129
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Fort Lauderdale $129
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New York LaGuardia $139
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Norfolk, Va. $139
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Washington, D.C. (Reagan) $139
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Newburgh Atlanta $79
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Orlando $89
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Fort Lauderdale $89
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Savannah $89
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New Orleans $89
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Los Angeles $149
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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 more details.
+Subject to foreign government approval
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 453 worldwide destinations in 97 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; or Delta codeshare partners: ExpressJet, Horizon Air Industries, Mesaba, Pinnacle Airlines.
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 February 28, 2007. See delta.com for online ticket purchase requirements and restrictions. Travel Period: For Newburgh, NY, travel may begin on or after May 7, 2007. For Fort Smith, AR, travel may begin on or after June 7, 2007. All travel must be completed by July 31, 2007. Blackout Dates: May 25, 28, June 29 and July 8, 2007. Fare Validity: Fares are valid in the Economy (Coach) cabin only on Delta/Delta Connection carrier and certain codeshare partner flights. Minimum Stay: 3 nights. Maximum Stay: July 31, 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. 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 for each flight segment, or the September 11th Security Fee of up to $2.50 for each flight segment. A flight segment is defined as a takeoff and a landing. 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.
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