ATLANTA, Oct. 15, 2007 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) -- Delta Air Lines (NYSE:DAL) continues its expansion throughout Latin America with new nonstop service to legendary Queretaro, Mexico, from Atlanta's Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport, starting Jan. 14, 2008*.
Located in Mexico's central region, Queretaro offers more than 460 years of culture and tradition, and proudly boasts to be the cradle of Mexico's Independence. The city's "Teatro de la Republica" served as the stage where Mexico's Constitution was signed in 1917. Just an hour from the Queretaro historical center, wine lovers and travelers alike can visit traditional haciendas, beautiful vineyards and wine houses to get a taste of Mexico's best.
"Mexico is one of Delta's most important markets in our global network. With this new flight, Delta increases to 19 the number of destinations in Mexico, making it the country with the most international destinations for Delta," said Christophe Didier, vice president of Sales and Public Affairs in Latin America and the Caribbean.
Delta's schedule between Atlanta and Queretaro, Mexico, effective Jan 14, 2008:
Flight Departs Arrives Frequency
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6473 Atlanta at Queretaro at Monday through Friday
4:15 p.m. 6:40 p.m.
6472** Queretaro at Atlanta at Tuesday through Saturday
8:15 a.m. 12:40 p.m.
** Effective January 15, 2008
To celebrate the new service, Delta is offering a one-way special fare of $249, for purchase by October 29, with travel completed by March 31, 2008. Additional taxes/fees/restrictions apply. Fare will be $20 higher if purchased from Delta over the telephone, or at an airport or city ticket office. See below for more details.
Delta Air Lines operates service to more worldwide destinations than any airline with Delta and Delta Connection flights to 310 destinations in 54 countries. Since 2005, Delta has added more international capacity than all other major U.S. airlines combined and is the leader across the Atlantic with flights to 36 trans-Atlantic markets. To Latin America and the Caribbean, Delta offers more than 400 weekly flights to 53 destinations. Delta's marketing alliances also allow customers to earn and redeem SkyMiles on nearly 15,000 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 475 worldwide destinations in 104 countries. Customers can check in for flights, print boarding passes and check flight status at delta.com.
* Subject to foreign government approval.
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TERMS AND CONDITIONS:
Restrictions: Fare shown is available for purchase at delta.com. Tickets cost $20 more if purchased from Delta over the telephone, or at an airport or city ticket office, and this amount is nonrefundable. Travel agents may impose an additional service charge for ticketing. Tickets are nontransferable. Seats are limited and this fare may not be available on all flights or in all markets. Tickets: Fare shown is one-way. Round-trip purchase is not required. Tickets must be purchased within 72 hours after reservations are made, but no later than October 29, 2007. See delta.com for online ticket purchase requirements and restrictions. Travel Period: Travel may begin on or after January 14, 2008. Travel must be completed by March 31, 2008. Blackout Dates: None. During peak travel periods such as holiday periods and school breaks, seats at this fare are extremely limited. Fare Validity: Fare is valid in the Economy (Coach) cabin on Delta flights only. Minimum Stay: None. Maximum Stay: Travel must be completed by March 31, 2008. Cancellations/Refunds/Changes: Fare is 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: Fare does 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. 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: Fare and rules are subject to change without notice. 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.