Delta Air Lines Names Don Bornhorst Senior Vice President of Delta Connection

Oct 9, 2007

ATLANTA, Oct. 9, 2007 – Delta Air Lines (NYSE: DAL) today announced that Don Bornhorst has been named Senior Vice President – Delta Connection, effective Oct. 15. Bornhorst, a 16-year industry veteran, most recently served as Comair’s president.

“One of Delta’s top priorities is improving the Delta Connection experience for our customers from onboard products and services to operational performance. Don is a proven leader with the background, focus and determination needed to unify the Delta Connection brand and improve service to a level that meets or exceeds our customers’ expectations,” said Joe Kolshak, Delta’s executive vice president of operations.

Bornhorst, 42, was named Comair’s president in May 2006, after working in every major operating group at Comair. Before becoming president, he served as Comair’s chief financial officer, vice president of Information Systems and senior vice president of Customers with oversight of Customer Services and In-flight.

As senior vice president of Delta Connection, Bornhorst will oversee the day-to-day operations of nine partner airlines and lead efforts to ensure Delta Connection service is seamless with mainline operations. Bornhorst replaces Wayne Aaron, who returns to his role as vice president – Strategic Planning and Business Development.

With Bornhorst’s transition to Delta, Comair has tapped industry veteran and former Delta executive John Selvaggio to lead Comair. Selvaggio most recently served as the head of Delta’s former low-cost unit, Song, and prior to that he served as senior vice president for Delta’s Airport Customer Service division.

“John has a wealth of experience in airline operations and his proven leadership will ensure that Comair stays focused on its primary mission of delivering excellence to Delta customers,” said Kolshak.

Selvaggio, 60, brings a unique depth of regional airline expertise to Comair, including previous service as the head of U.S. Airways’ Express Division and president of Wings West Airlines, a predecessor to American Eagle. In 1998, Selvaggio joined Delta and coordinated the company’s efforts in the acquisition of Atlantic Southeast Airlines in 1999, followed by Comair a year later.

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.

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Delta Air Lines Expands Its Western Gateway with New Non-stop Flights between Los Angeles and Oklahoma City

May 31, 2007

LOS ANGELES, May 31, 2007 – Delta Air Lines (NYSE: DAL) will continue to grow at Los Angeles International Airport with a new non-stop flight to Will Rogers World Airport in Oklahoma City effective Sept. 4. The new flight is the latest addition in a series of new non-stop domestic destinations served by Delta and the Delta Connection carriers from Los Angeles.

“Based on strong demand for Delta’s LAX expansion, we are pleased to continue the trend with new service to Oklahoma City," said Joe Esposito, Delta’s managing director – Schedule Planning. “Oklahoma City will be the 53rd destination served from LAX, offering Delta customers over 100 daily flights."

Delta Connection carrier ExpressJet Airlines will operate the new routes using 50-passenger Embraer 145 regional jets with upgraded in-flight entertainment with more than 100 channels of free XM Satellite Radio and redesigned, memory foam leather seating with no middle seats. Some of the newest destinations Delta serves from Los Angeles include: Boise, Idaho, Denver, Colo., Oakland, Calif., Phoenix, Sacramento, San Francisco, Spokane, Wash. and Vancouver (all starting July 1).

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Delta Air Lines offers customers service to more destinations than any global airline with Delta and Delta Connection carrier service to 311 destinations in 52 countries. With more than 60 new international routes added in the last year, Delta is adding international flights at a faster rate than any other major U.S. airline and is a leader across the Atlantic with flights to 32 trans-Atlantic destinations. To Latin America and the Caribbean, Delta offers more than 600 weekly flights to 58 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 462 worldwide destinations in 98 countries. Customers can check in for flights, print boarding passes and check flight status at delta.com.

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Delta Air Lines Reaches Definitive Agreements to Sell Mesaba, Compass Airline Subsidiaries

Jul 1, 2010

MINNEAPOLIS-ST. PAUL, July 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Delta Air Lines, Inc. (NYSE: DAL) today announced it has entered into definitive agreements to sell two of its wholly owned regional airline subsidiaries, Mesaba and Compass Airlines.  Mesaba has been sold to Memphis, Tenn.-based Pinnacle Airlines Corp. (Nasdaq: PNCL) for $62.0 million, and Compass has been sold to St. Louis-based Trans States Holdings, Inc. for $20.5 million.  Pinnacle and Trans States are both large and experienced regional airline operators, with Pinnacle currently serving as one of Delta's largest regional carriers.

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Under the terms of the agreements, Mesaba and Compass will continue to serve Delta customers with long-term, extendable agreements, ranging from seven to 12 years depending on aircraft type.  Both Mesaba and Compass will continue to be headquartered in Minneapolis-St. Paul with current presidents John Spanjers and Tim Campbell, respectively, leading the airlines under new ownership.

Delta Connection Senior Vice President Don Bornhorst said, "Today's announcement reflects our continued focus on streamlining the portfolio of Delta Connection carriers serving our customers to ensure each partner airline is independently positioned for success with a competitive cost structure and an industry-leading focus on safety, reliability and customer service.

"In recent years, the Delta Connection carriers have made substantial progress in creating a consistent customer experience across our brand with more First Class cabins, enhanced food service, jetbridge boarding and other amenities Delta customers expect when they fly Delta or Delta Connection flights. This transaction is another step in positioning our regional airlines for future success and we look forward to delivering even more improvements to customers in the more than 260 communities our partners serve."

The structure of the Mesaba and Compass transactions provides for long-term competitive cost structures at both airlines, as well as incentives to reward Mesaba and Compass for operational excellence and cost improvement.

Customer Service and Routes

In conjunction with the sale of both carriers, Delta will enter into new Delta Connection agreements under which Mesaba and Compass Airlines will continue to serve as Delta Connection carriers.

Current plans are for Mesaba and Compass Airlines to operate as wholly owned subsidiaries of Pinnacle Airlines Corp, Inc. and Trans States Holdings, Inc., respectively.  The transactions are not expected to result in any changes in flight schedules or locations served.  Compass and Mesaba's combined fleet of nearly 130 aircraft will continue to be dedicated to flying Delta routes.

Compass and Mesaba's new owners – Pinnacle and Trans States – are long-standing regional airline operators with years of experience working with Delta and other major airlines.

Pinnacle Airlines Corp., an airline holding company, is the parent company of Pinnacle Airlines, Inc. and Colgan Air, Inc.  Pinnacle Airlines, Inc. operates a fleet of 142 regional jets under the Delta Connection brand.  Colgan Air, Inc. operates a fleet of 48 regional turboprops as Continental Connection, United Express and US Airways Express.

Trans States Holdings, Inc. is the parent company of two regional airlines – Trans States Airlines and GoJet Airlines.  Together, Trans States Holdings' regional airlines' 1,400 employees serve nearly five million passengers annually to 69 cities on 330 daily flights.  Trans States currently operates flights as United Express and US Airways Express.

The proceeds from these transactions will be used by Delta for general corporate purposes.

About Mesaba

Based in Minneapolis-St. Paul, Mesaba is a member of the Delta Connection program, operating more than 430 flights each day to 95 airports.  The airline operates a fleet of 96 aircraft and employs nearly 2,000 aviation professionals across its route system. Founded in 1944, Mesaba has operated as a Northwest Airlink and Delta Connection carrier since 1984.

About Compass

Compass is a member of the Delta Connection program, operating more than 170 flights each day to 35 airports.  Based in Minneapolis-St. Paul, the airline operates a fleet of 36 aircraft and employs nearly 1,000 aviation professionals across its route system.

About Delta Connection

Based in Minneapolis-St. Paul, Delta Connection operates the world's largest regional airline system, with more than 670 aircraft operated by nine regional airline partners. Nearly 200 of those aircraft provide dual-class service. Each day more than 3,600 Delta Connection flights take Delta customers to over 260 destinations throughout North America, Latin America and the Caribbean.

About Delta Air Lines

Delta Air Lines serves more than 160 million customers each year. With its unsurpassed global network, Delta and the Delta Connection carriers offer service to 358 destinations in 66 countries on six continents. Delta employs more than 70,000 employees worldwide and operates a mainline fleet of nearly 800 aircraft. A founding member of the SkyTeam global alliance, Delta participates in the industry's leading trans-Atlantic joint venture with Air France KLM. Including its worldwide alliance partners, Delta offers customers more than 16,000 daily flights, with hubs in Amsterdam, Atlanta, Cincinnati, Detroit, Memphis, Minneapolis-St. Paul, New York-JFK, Paris-Charles de Gaulle, Salt Lake City and Tokyo-Narita. The airline's service includes the SkyMiles frequent flier program, the world's largest airline loyalty program; the award-winning BusinessElite service; and more than 45 Delta Sky Clubs in airports worldwide. Customers can check in for flights, print boarding passes, check bags and review flight status at delta.com.

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Delta Air Lines Receives Court Approval of Disclosure Statement and Authorization to Solicit Votes on Plan of Reorganization

Feb 7, 2007

ATLANTA, Feb. 7, 2007 – Delta Air Lines today announced that the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York has approved the Disclosure Statement filed in connection with the company’s proposed Plan of Reorganization. The court also authorized Delta to begin soliciting approval from its creditors for the Plan of Reorganization. Prior to the hearing Delta successfully resolved all objections that had been filed.

Delta Air Lines Chief Executive Officer Gerald Grinstein said, “This is an important and exciting time for Delta. The court’s approval to proceed validates and recognizes the remarkable progress Delta people have made together to transform this great airline. There is no question good things are in store for our people, our customers, our creditors and the communities we serve as we approach the end of our successful Chapter 11 restructuring.”

At the hearing, U.S. Bankruptcy Court Judge Adlai Hardin ruled that Delta’s Disclosure Statement is adequate for the purposes of soliciting creditor approval for the Plan of Reorganization. A confirmation hearing for the court to consider approval of the Plan of Reorganization has been scheduled for April 25, 2007.

Edward H. Bastian, Delta’s chief financial officer and head of the company’s restructuring efforts, said: “Having received another crucial and tremendous vote of confidence in our plan and our people, we remain on course to exit bankruptcy this spring – possibly as soon as late April – as a strong, fiercely competitive airline. Backed by the support of our many stakeholders and using the bankruptcy process the right way, Delta people have strengthened and improved every aspect of how we do business. Upon emergence, Delta will be one of the best positioned airlines in the country based on financial strength and profit potential, with unit costs among the lowest of any traditional network carrier.”

In the next two weeks, Delta will begin mailing notices of the proposed confirmation hearing to, and begin the process of soliciting approvals for the Plan of Reorganization from, qualified claim holders. The Unsecured Creditors' Committee in Delta’s proceedings has stated its support for Delta’s Plan of Reorganization and has provided a letter to the company, which will be mailed to creditors with the Disclosure Statement, recommending that creditors vote in favor of the Plan of Reorganization. The two other committees appointed in Delta’s Chapter 11 proceedings are also supporting the Plan of Reorganization. Assuming the requisite approvals are received and the court confirms the plan under the company’s current timetable, Delta will emerge from Chapter 11 protection this spring.

As previously reported, Delta has received a commitment for up to $2.5 billion in exit financing from a consortium of lenders co-led by six financial institutions – JPMorgan, Goldman, Sachs & Co., Merrill Lynch, Lehman Brothers, UBS, and Barclays Capital. The facility, the terms of which have been approved by the Creditors’ Committee, will consist of a $1 billion first-lien revolving credit facility, a $500 million first-lien Term Loan A, and a $1 billion second-lien Term Loan B. It will be secured by substantially all of the first-priority collateral securing the existing debtor-in-possession facilities.

Proceeds from the facility will be used by Delta to repay its $2.1 billion debtor-in-possession credit facilities led by GE Capital and American Express, to make other payments required upon exit from bankruptcy and to increase its already strong cash balance.

If the company’s Plan of Reorganization is confirmed, current holders of Delta’s equity will not receive any distributions following emergence and their equity interests will be cancelled once the Plan of Reorganization becomes effective.

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.

Statements in this news release that are not historical facts, including statements regarding our estimates, expectations, beliefs, intentions, projections or strategies for the future, may be “forward-looking statements” as defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.  All forward-looking statements involve a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from the estimates, expectations, beliefs, intentions, projections and strategies reflected in or suggested by the forward-looking statements.  These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, the actions and decisions of our creditors and other third parties with interests in our Chapter 11 proceedings; our ability to obtain court approval with respect to motions in the Chapter 11 proceedings prosecuted from time to time; our ability to develop, prosecute, confirm and consummate one or more plans of reorganization with respect to the Chapter 11 proceedings and to consummate all of the transactions contemplated by one or more such plans of reorganization or upon which consummation of such plans may be conditioned; risks associated with third parties seeking and obtaining court approval to terminate or shorten the exclusivity period for us to propose and confirm one or more plans of reorganization, to appoint a Chapter 11 trustee or to convert the cases to Chapter 7 cases; our ability to obtain and maintain normal terms with vendors and service providers; our ability to maintain contracts that are critical to our operations; our ability to maintain adequate liquidity to fund and execute our business plan during the Chapter 11 proceedings and in the context of a plan of reorganization and thereafter; our ability to comply with financial covenants in our financing agreements; labor issues; our ability to implement our business plan successfully; the cost of aircraft fuel; pension plan funding obligations; interruptions or disruptions in service at one of our hub airports; our increasing dependence on technology in our operations; our ability to retain management and key employees; restructurings by competitors; the effects of terrorist attacks; and competitive conditions in the airline industry.

Additional information concerning risks and uncertainties that could cause differences between actual results and forward-looking statements is contained in Delta’s Securities and Exchange Commission filings, including its Form 10-K, filed on March 27, 2006 and its Form 10-Q, filed on November 9, 2006.

The risks and uncertainties and the terms of any reorganization plan ultimately confirmed can affect the value of our various pre-petition liabilities, common stock and/or other securities.  No assurance can be given as to what values, if any, will be ascribed in the bankruptcy proceedings to each of these liabilities or securities.

We believe that our currently outstanding common stock will have no value and will be canceled under any plan of reorganization we propose, and that the value of our various pre-petition liabilities and other securities is highly speculative.  Accordingly, we urge that caution be exercised with respect to existing and future investments in any of these liabilities and/or securities.  Investors and other interested parties can obtain information about Delta’s Chapter 11 filing on the Internet at delta.com/restructure. Court filings and claims information are available at deltadocket.com.  Caution should be taken not to place undue reliance on Delta’s forward-looking statements, which represent Delta’s views only as of February 7, 2007, and which Delta has no current intention to update.

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Court Confirms Delta Air Lines Plan of Reorganization

Apr 25, 2007

NEW YORK, April 25, 2007– The U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York today issued a ruling confirming Delta’s Plan of Reorganization, clearing the way for the airline’s emergence from Chapter 11. Delta expects its plan to become effective on April 30, once all closing conditions of the plan have been met and the company’s $2.5 billion in exit financing has closed.

“This is an exciting day for everyone at Delta,” said Gerald Grinstein, Delta’s Chief Executive Officer. “Achieving a turnaround of this magnitude in little more than 19 months would not have been possible without the hard work and dedication of Delta people worldwide, and the leadership, the vision and the flawless execution of our plan by our outstanding management team led by Ed Bastian and Jim Whitehurst. We are also grateful to all the other people who have helped make this possible for Delta, including the unwavering support of our customers and the communities we serve.”

After Delta’s confirmation hearing earlier today, the Honorable Adlai S. Hardin, Jr. issued his ruling affirming that the company had met all of the necessary statutory requirements to confirm its Plan of Reorganization and exit from Chapter 11. Earlier in the month, Delta creditors overwhelmingly supported the plan. More than 95 percent of the ballots cast and claims value voting were in favor of the plan.

Judge Hardin’s ruling also applies to all of Delta’s wholly owned subsidiaries that filed for Chapter 11 protection, including Comair, Delta Global Services, Delta Technology, Delta Air Elite and Delta Connection Academy. Each of those subsidiaries is expected to emerge from Chapter 11 alongside Delta on April 30. “Delta is now poised to enter the next chapter of our history as a strong airline ready to compete in an ever changing industry,” concluded Grinstein.

Delta’s common stock has been approved for listing on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol “DAL”. Trading on the NYSE is expected to commence April 26, 2007, on a “when issued” basis (DAL.WI), and “regular way” trading is anticipated to begin on May 3, 2007. Current holders of Delta’s pre-plan equity, which has recently traded over the counter under the symbol “DALRQ,” will not receive any distributions under Delta’s Plan of Reorganization. These equity interests will be cancelled upon the effectiveness of the plan. Accordingly, Delta urges caution be exercised with respect to investments in Delta’s existing equity securities and any of Delta’s liabilities and other securities.

Distribution to Creditors
A person holding a general unsecured claim of $10,000 against Delta (in Delta Classes 4 and 5) would receive an initial distribution of approximately 225 shares of new common stock in the reorganized Delta Air Lines. (Net distributions for Delta retirees and current and former employees generally will be smaller on account of withholding obligations). The initial distribution excludes approximately 135 million shares that are reserved from distribution due to disputed unsecured claims in Delta Classes 4 and 5. A total of 358,786,580 shares will ultimately be distributed to creditors in Delta Classes 4 and 5 under the Plan.

As a result of the significantly higher percentage of disputed claims outstanding against the Comair debtors, there will be a lower percentage distribution to Comair creditors at this time. Thus, a person holding a general unsecured claim of $10,000 against Comair (in Comair Class 4) would receive an initial distribution of approximately 139 shares. The initial distribution excludes approximately 25 million shares that are reserved from distribution due to disputed unsecured claims in Comair's Class 4.  A total of 27,213,420 shares will ultimately be distributed for to creditors in Comair Class 4 under the Plan.

Delta Air Lines offers customers service to more destinations than any global airline with Delta and Delta Connection carrier service to 307 destinations in 52 countries. With more than 60 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 more than 600 weekly flights to 58 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 456 worldwide destinations in 100 countries. Customers can check in for flights, print boarding passes and check flight status at delta.com.

Statements in this news release that are not historical facts, including statements regarding our estimates, expectations, beliefs, intentions, projections or strategies for the future, may be “forward-looking statements” as defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All forward-looking statements involve a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from the estimates, expectations, beliefs, intentions, projections and strategies reflected in or suggested by the forward-looking statements. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, our ability to consummate our plan of reorganization with respect to the Chapter 11 proceedings; the actions and decisions of our creditors and other third parties with interests in our Chapter 11 proceedings; our ability to obtain and maintain normal terms with vendors and service providers; our ability to maintain contracts that are critical to our operations; the cost of aircraft fuel; the impact that our indebtedness will have on our financial and operating activities and our ability to incur additional debt; the restrictions that financial covenants in our financing agreements will have on our financial and business operations; labor issues; interruptions or disruptions in service at one of our hub airports; our increasing dependence on technology in our operations; our ability to retain management and key employees; restructurings by competitors; the effects of terrorist attacks; and competitive conditions in the airline industry.

Additional information concerning risks and uncertainties that could cause differences between actual results and forward-looking statements is contained in Delta’s Securities and Exchange Commission filings, including its Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2006, filed on March 2, 2007.

Investors and other interested parties can obtain information about Delta’s Chapter 11 filing on the Internet at delta.com/restructure. Court filings, claims information and our Plan of Reorganization are available at deltadocket.com. Caution should be taken not to place undue reliance on Delta’s forward-looking statements, which represent Delta’s views only as of April 25, 2007, and which Delta has no current intention to update.

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Opening Bell Signals Delta Air Lines’ Return to the New York Stock Exchange

May 3, 2007

ATLANTA, May 3, 2007 – The Opening Bell of today’s stock market signaled the addition of Delta Air Lines’ “DAL” stock ticker to the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) as shares of the company’s new common stock began trading. CEO Jerry Grinstein signaled his confidence in the company by purchasing 1,000 shares of new Delta stock.

The company is making the initial distribution of its new common stock to unsecured creditors with allowed claims. As part of its previously announced comprehensive compensation program, Delta made its distribution of new common stock to approximately 39,000 noncontract employees.

“There is a renewed spirit at Delta that starts with our employees’ commitment to outstanding customer service. That energy permeates the company as we remain focused on executing a solid business plan that we expect will deliver great value for all of our stakeholders, including customers, employees, business partners and, of course, our new shareholders,” said Edward H. Bastian, Delta’s executive vice president and chief financial officer. “We are proud to be continuing our more than 50 year relationship with the New York Stock Exchange at this important moment in Delta’s history.”

Delta emerged from Chapter 11 on April 30, 2007, following a successful 19-month restructuring during which the airline fundamentally transformed its business. The company’s Plan of Reorganization was confirmed in an order entered by the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York on April 25, 2007. Delta Air Lines, Inc. began trading on the NYSE on April 26 on a when-issued basis under the ticker symbol “DAL.WI”. Regular way trading began today under the ticker symbol “DAL”.

To commemorate Delta’s emergence from Chapter 11 and the relisting of its common stock on the NYSE, the company is participating in The Opening and Closing Bell ceremonies with the NYSE. Delta executives this morning rang The Opening Bell from the airline’s newly redesigned international check-in lobby at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. Delta executives, employees, customers and guests also are traveling to New York to ring The Closing Bell from the NYSE bell podium overlooking the trading floor in lower Manhattan.

Delta has selected Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. to serve as the transfer agent for its new common stock. Inquiries should be directed to Wells Fargo at 1-800-259-2345.

In accordance with Delta’s prior announcements and as required by the Plan of Reorganization approved by the Bankruptcy Court, Delta’s pre-plan common stock (which had traded over the counter with the symbol DALRQ) was cancelled (effective 9 a.m. April 30, 2007). Holders of the pre-plan common stock will not receive a distribution of any kind under the Plan of Reorganization.

Delta Air Lines (NYSE: DAL) offers customers service to more destinations than any global airline with Delta and Delta Connection carrier service to 311 destinations in 52 countries.  With more than 60 new international routes added in the last year, Delta is adding international flights at a faster rate than any other major U.S. airline and is a leader across the Atlantic with flights to 32 trans-Atlantic destinations.  To Latin America and the Caribbean, Delta offers more than 600 weekly flights to 58 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 462 worldwide destinations in 98 countries. Customers can check in for flights, print boarding passes and check flight status at delta.com.

Statements in this news release that are not historical facts, including statements regarding our estimates, expectations, beliefs, intentions, projections or strategies for the future, may be “forward-looking statements” as defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.  All forward-looking statements involve a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from the estimates, expectations, beliefs, intentions, projections and strategies reflected in or suggested by the forward-looking statements.  These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, the actions and decisions of our creditors and other third parties with continuing interests arising in connection with our Chapter 11 proceedings; the cost of aircraft fuel; the impact that our indebtedness will have on our financial and operating activities and our ability to incur additional debt; the restrictions that financial covenants in our financing agreements will have on our financial and business operations; labor issues; interruptions or disruptions in service at one of our hub airports; our increasing dependence on technology in our operations; our ability to retain management and key employees; the effects of terrorist attacks; and competitive conditions in the airline industry.

Additional information concerning risks and uncertainties that could cause differences between actual results and forward-looking statements is contained in Delta’s Securities and Exchange Commission filings, including its Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2006.
Interested parties can obtain information about Delta’s Chapter 11 filing on the Internet at delta.com/restructure. Court filings, claims information and our Plan of Reorganization are available at deltadocket.com. 
Caution should be taken not to place undue reliance on Delta’s forward-looking statements, which represent Delta’s views only as of May 3, 2007, and which Delta has no current intention to update.

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Delta Air Lines Issues 21 Million Shares to Eligible Claimholders

Jul 30, 2007

ATLANTA, July 30, 2007 – Delta Air Lines (NYSE: DAL) today announced it began distribution of approximately 21 million shares of Delta common stock to holders of allowed general unsecured claims against the company and certain of its subsidiaries, as outlined in the Plan of Reorganization. Delta and its subsidiaries emerged from Chapter 11 protection on April 30, 2007 under the Plan of Reorganization.

Following its emergence from Chapter 11, Delta distributed approximately 247 million shares of Delta common stock according to the company’s Plan of Reorganization. This initial distribution included approximately 230 million shares issued to Delta creditors and approximately 3 million shares to Comair creditors. Delta non-management non-contract employees also received approximately 14 million shares pursuant to the Plan.

The current distribution of Delta common stock, for claims settled after the initial distribution, includes approximately 18 million shares for delivery to Delta unsecured creditors and approximately 3 million shares for delivery to Comair unsecured creditors. 

Once the current distribution is completed, Delta will have distributed approximately 268 million shares to holders of allowed and deemed general unsecured claims and non-management non-contract employees. Under the Plan, Delta will make a total distribution of 400 million shares.

With this distribution, holders of allowed general unsecured claims will have received common shares of the company to partially satisfy claims valued at approximately $11.4 billion. The company currently estimates its total unsecured claim exposure, including those that have been partially satisfied, to be approximately $15 billion (with approximately $13.95 billion in estimated Delta unsecured claims exposure and approximately $1.05 billion in estimated Comair unsecured claims exposure).  The company currently holds approximately 132 million shares of Delta common stock in reserve to satisfy the remaining disputed unsecured claims (with approximately 111 million shares held in reserve for Delta disputed unsecured claims and approximately 21 million shares held in reserve for Comair disputed unsecured claims).

Distributions of additional Delta common stock will take place on periodically as remaining claims disputes are resolved. To the extent that disputed claims become disallowed claims, shares of Delta common stock reserved for holders of those claims eventually will be distributed pro rata to holders of allowed general unsecured claims.

About Delta
Delta Air Lines offers customers service to more destinations than any global airline with Delta and Delta Connection carrier service to 333 destinations in 57 countries.  With more than 60 new international routes introduced in the last year, Delta has added more international capacity than all other U.S. airlines combined and is the leader across the Atlantic with flights to 36 trans-Atlantic destinations.  To Latin America and the Caribbean, Delta offers nearly 700 weekly flights to more than 60 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 479 worldwide destinations in 105 countries. Customers can check in for flights, print boarding passes and check flight status at delta.com.

Statements in this news release that are not historical facts, including statements regarding our estimates, expectations, beliefs, intentions, projections or strategies for the future, may be “forward-looking statements” as defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.  All forward-looking statements involve a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from the estimates, expectations, beliefs, intentions, projections and strategies reflected in or suggested by the forward-looking statements.  These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, the actions and decisions of our creditors and other third parties with continuing interests arising in connection with our Chapter 11 proceedings; the cost of aircraft fuel; the impact that our indebtedness will have on our financial and operating activities and our ability to incur additional debt; the restrictions that financial covenants in our financing agreements will have on our financial and business operations; labor issues; interruptions or disruptions in service at one of our hub airports; our increasing dependence on technology in our operations; our ability to retain management and key employees; the effects of terrorist attacks; and competitive conditions in the airline industry.

Additional information concerning risks and uncertainties that could cause differences between actual results and forward-looking statements is contained in Delta’s Securities and Exchange Commission filings, including its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2006.

Caution should be taken not to place undue reliance on Delta’s forward-looking statements, which represent Delta’s views only as of July 30, 2007, and which Delta has no current intention to update

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Delta Air Lines Announces Successful Vote on Plan of Reorganization

Apr 16, 2007

ATLANTA, April 16, 2007 – Delta Air Lines (Other OTC: DALRQ) today announced that unofficial results of the vote on the company’s Plan of Reorganization show overwhelming support of creditors for the company’s plan.  More than 95 percent of ballots cast and claims value voting were in favor of the plan.  Creditors also voted in similar numbers in favor of the Plan of Reorganization for Delta’s wholly owned regional airline subsidiary Comair. The final voting results for both plans will be filed later this week with the U.S. Bankruptcy Court.

“We appreciate our creditors strong vote of confidence in our plan, which we believe both maximizes their recovery and builds a foundation for Delta’s long-term success,” said Edward H. Bastian, Delta’s executive vice president and chief financial officer.  “We are looking forward to a strong future as we emerge from bankruptcy later this month, continuing the momentum we have built through our restructuring and returning Delta to its rightful place as an industry leader.”

The next milestone in Delta’s bankruptcy proceeding will be April 25 when the court will be asked to confirm Delta’s Plan of Reorganization, allowing the airline to exit Chapter 11. On Feb. 7, Delta received court approval of its Disclosure Statement and the authorization to solicit votes from creditors on its plan of reorganization.  Voting on the plan ended April 9.  

Important Financial Disclosure
Delta’s Plan of Reorganization provides for certain creditors to receive distributions of newly issued common stock upon the Company’s emergence from bankruptcy. Holders of Delta’s existing common stock (the “old equity”) will not receive any distributions under Delta’s proposed Plan of Reorganization.  The old equity, which was delisted from the NYSE on October 13, 2005, is currently trading over the counter under the symbol DALRQ. The old equity will be cancelled upon the effectiveness of the proposed Plan of Reorganization, which the company believes will be shortly after the Bankruptcy Court’s confirmation hearing scheduled on April 25, 2007.  Accordingly, we urge that caution be exercised with respect to existing and future investments in the old equity and any of Delta’s existing liabilities and other securities.

About Delta
Delta Air Lines (Other OTC: DALRQ) offers customers service to more destinations than any global airline with Delta and Delta Connection carrier service to 307 destinations in 52 countries.  With more than 60 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 more than 600 weekly flights to 58 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 456 worldwide destinations in 100 countries. Customers can check in for flights, print boarding passes and check flight status at delta.com.

Statements in this news release that are not historical facts, including statements regarding our estimates, expectations, beliefs, intentions, projections or strategies for the future, may be “forward-looking statements” as defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All forward-looking statements involve a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from the estimates, expectations, beliefs, intentions, projections and strategies reflected in or suggested by the forward-looking statements. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, our ability to prosecute, confirm and consummate our proposed plan of reorganization with respect to the Chapter 11 proceedings; the actions and decisions of our creditors and other third parties with interests in our Chapter 11 proceedings; our ability to obtain court approval with respect to motions in the Chapter 11 proceedings prosecuted from time to time; our ability to obtain and maintain normal terms with vendors and service providers; our ability to maintain contracts that are critical to our operations; risks associated with third parties seeking and obtaining court approval to terminate or shorten the exclusivity period for us to propose and confirm one or more plans of reorganization, to appoint a Chapter 11 trustee or to convert the cases to Chapter 7 cases; the cost of aircraft fuel; the impact that our indebtedness will have on our financial and operating activities and our ability to incur additional debt; the restrictions that financial covenants in our financing agreements will have on our financial and business operations; labor issues; interruptions or disruptions in service at one of our hub airports; our increasing dependence on technology in our operations; our ability to retain management and key employees; restructurings by competitors; the effects of terrorist attacks; and competitive conditions in the airline industry.

Additional information concerning risks and uncertainties that could cause differences between actual results and forward-looking statements is contained in Delta’s Securities and Exchange Commission filings, including its Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2006, filed on March 2, 2007.  Current holders of Delta’s equity will not receive any distributions under Delta’s proposed Plan of Reorganization. These equity interests would be cancelled upon the effectiveness of the proposed Plan of Reorganization. Accordingly, we urge that caution be exercised with respect to investments in Delta’s existing equity securities and any of Delta’s liabilities and other securities. Investors and other interested parties can obtain information about Delta’s Chapter 11 filing on the Internet at delta.com/restructure. Court filings, claims information and our proposed Plan of Reorganization are available at deltadocket.com. Caution should be taken not to place undue reliance on Delta’s forward-looking statements, which represent Delta’s views only as of April 16, 2007, and which Delta has no current intention to update.

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Delta Air Lines Exits Chapter 11 Stronger and Better Positioned for New Era of Competition

Apr 30, 2007

ATLANTA, April 30, 2007 – Delta Air Lines (NYSE: DAL.WI) today is emerging from Chapter 11 positioned to compete aggressively around the globe with a best-in-class cost structure and balance sheet, a diversified global network, a renewed focus on the customer experience, and a workforce with a substantial financial stake in the company’s future.
Following a successful and efficient 19-month restructuring, Delta has fundamentally transformed its business and is positioned to emerge as a top-tier performer financially and operationally.  Among the company’s restructuring accomplishments, Delta:

Completed a comprehensive transformation plan one year ahead of schedule, delivering $3 billion in annual financial improvements;Reported four consecutive quarters of operating profits, with $155 million in operating profit in the first quarter of 2007;Achieved the lowest mainline non-fuel CASM (excluding special items) of the network carriers in 2006;Reduced the revenue gap with the industry — Delta’s length of haul adjusted PRASM was 95 percent of the industry average in the first quarter of 2007 — up from 87 percent for the same quarter in 2005; andIs projected to reduce net debt by more than 50 percent, from $16.9 billion at June 30, 2005, to a projected $7.6 billion at the end of 2007.

In celebrating the company’s recent achievements, Delta Chief Executive Officer Gerald Grinstein said: “This is a great day in Delta’s history — a day that would not have been possible without the hard work and sacrifice of Delta people around the world. Through our restructuring we have successfully repaired our balance sheet, improved the customer experience, expanded our international route system and built a platform for future success.  Delta is now a fierce competitor in a tough industry and we are confident that we will reclaim our rightful place as an industry leader.

“Emergence from bankruptcy is not the end of a journey; instead, it is the beginning of a new and prosperous era at Delta. Many challenges are ahead — and, thanks to our successful restructuring, we are stronger and better positioned to meet them,” Grinstein continued.

The U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York approved Delta’s exit from bankruptcy on April 25 when it entered an order confirming Delta’s Plan of Reorganization.  To conclude the exit process, Delta will close on a $2.5 billion exit financing facility that will be used to repay the company’s $2.1 billion debtor-in-possession credit facilities led by GE Capital and American Express, to make other payments required upon exit from bankruptcy, and to increase its already strong liquidity position. The exit facility was co-led by ten financial institutions — JPMorgan, Goldman Sachs & Co., Merrill Lynch, Lehman Brothers, UBS, Barclays Capital, Royal Bank of Scotland, CIT, Credit Suisse and Calyon — and consists of an industry leading $1 billion first-lien revolving credit facility, a $600 million first-lien synthetic revolving facility, and a $900 million second-lien Term Loan B. The facility is secured by substantially all of the first-priority collateral in the previous debtor-in-possession facilities.

Delta’s restructuring success builds on more than five years of change at Delta that has delivered more than $8 billion in annual cost and revenue improvements to the company.

“Rather than simply cut costs, Delta used the Chapter 11 process to completely transform every aspect of our business and create a platform for long-term success that will enable us to weather future volatility in the airline industry,” said Edward H. Bastian, Delta’s chief financial officer.  “With a best-in-class cost structure, improving revenue performance and a strong financial foundation, we are exiting Chapter 11 in a position of strength and are ready to build on this momentum.”

Delta’s operational improvements have focused on enhancing the customer experience and creating a stronger, more balanced network as a result of the addition of more than 60 new international routes. 

“In just over 19 months we have undertaken the largest international expansion in Delta’s history,” said Jim Whitehurst, Delta’s chief operating officer. “Today, Delta takes customers to more places than any other airline and is the leading carrier between the U.S. and trans-Atlantic destinations. 

“Even in the midst of our turnaround, our employees continued to focus on the customer and the operation.  Delta employees delivered stellar performance in on-time arrivals and customer service last year.  In fact, Delta ranked in the top two in the 2006 J.D. Power North America Airline Satisfaction Study,” continued Whitehurst.

In accordance with Delta’s prior announcements and as required by the Plan of Reorganization approved by the Bankruptcy Court, Delta’s pre-plan common stock (which had traded over the counter with the symbol DALRQ) will be cancelled (effective at 9 a.m. April 30, 2007). Holders of the pre-plan common stock will not receive a distribution of any kind under the Plan of Reorganization.

The company will issue new shares of Delta common stock in payment of bankruptcy claims and as part of a post-emergence compensation program for Delta employees. These new shares will be issued in early May 2007. The new shares have been approved for listing on the New York Stock Exchange. Trading on the NYSE commenced April 26, 2007, on a “when issued” basis (DAL.WI), and “regular way” trading is anticipated to begin on May 3, 2007 under the symbol DAL.

Delta Air Lines (NYSE: DAL.WI) offers customers service to more destinations than any global airline with Delta and Delta Connection carrier service to 311 destinations in 52 countries.  With more than 60 new international routes added in the last year, Delta is adding international flights at a faster rate than any other major U.S. airline and is a leader across the Atlantic with flights to 32 trans-Atlantic destinations.  To Latin America and the Caribbean, Delta offers more than 600 weekly flights to 58 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 462 worldwide destinations in 98 countries. Customers can check in for flights, print boarding passes and check flight status at delta.com.

Statements in this news release that are not historical facts, including statements regarding our estimates, expectations, beliefs, intentions, projections or strategies for the future, may be “forward-looking statements” as defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.  All forward-looking statements involve a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from the estimates, expectations, beliefs, intentions, projections and strategies reflected in or suggested by the forward-looking statements.  These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, the actions and decisions of our creditors and other third parties with continuing interests arising in connection with our Chapter 11 proceedings; the cost of aircraft fuel; the impact that our indebtedness will have on our financial and operating activities and our ability to incur additional debt; the restrictions that financial covenants in our financing agreements will have on our financial and business operations; labor issues; interruptions or disruptions in service at one of our hub airports; our increasing dependence on technology in our operations; our ability to retain management and key employees; the effects of terrorist attacks; and competitive conditions in the airline industry.

Additional information concerning risks and uncertainties that could cause differences between actual results and forward-looking statements is contained in Delta’s Securities and Exchange Commission filings, including its Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2006, filed on March 2, 2007.
Holders of Delta’s common stock in existence prior to effectiveness of the Plan of Reorganization in Delta’s proceedings under Chapter 11, trading under the symbol DALRQ, will not receive any distributions under Delta’s proposed Plan of Reorganization.  This common stock will be cancelled upon the effectiveness of the proposed Plan of Reorganization.  Interested parties can obtain information about Delta’s Chapter 11 filing on the Internet at delta.com/restructure. Court filings, claims information and our Plan of Reorganization are available at deltadocket.com. 

Caution should be taken not to place undue reliance on Delta’s forward-looking statements, which represent Delta’s views only as of April 30, 2007, and which Delta has no current intention to update.

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Live satellite uplink and webcast of emergence celebration, 11 a.m. EDT
Delta’s emergence celebration will be available via satellite uplink and webcast live at 11 a.m. EDT.  Footage will be updated periodically and available through 9 p.m. EDT.

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Delta Air Lines Launches Fall Sale

Jul 29, 2009

ATLANTA, July 29 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Delta Air Lines (NYSE: DAL) announced today it has introduced leisure sale fares in most domestic and some international markets. The reductions offer significant savings on 21-day advance-purchase domestic fares to many popular destinations.

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A few sample domestic sale fares, effective immediately, include:

Each-way fare* (based on From To round-trip purchase) Atlanta Orlando $59 Atlanta Portland $194 Cincinnati Ft. Lauderdale $119 Memphis San Diego $164 New York-Kennedy Ft. Lauderdale $79 Salt Lake City San Francisco $89 Salt Lake City Tampa $99

*Additional taxes/fees/restrictions/baggage charges may apply. See below for details.

Sample international sale fares, effective immediately, include:

Each-way fare* (based on From To round-trip purchase) Atlanta Nassau, Bahamas $159 Atlanta Santiago, Chile $429 Detroit Frankfurt, Germany $269 Los Angeles Sydney, Australia $329 Los Angeles Tokyo, Japan $399 New York-Kennedy London-Heathrow, United Kingdom $189 Pittsburgh Paris-Charles de Gaulle, France $289 Portland Tokyo, Japan $429

*Additional taxes/fees/restrictions/baggage charges may apply. See below for details.

Availability is limited and tickets must be purchased by Aug. 3, 2009 for international destinations and Aug. 14, 2009 for domestic itineraries at delta.com, or via Delta reservations or ticket counter at a slightly higher fare.

Delta Air Lines is the world's No. 1 airline. From its hubs in Atlanta, Cincinnati, Detroit, Memphis, Minneapolis-St. Paul, New York-JFK, Salt Lake City, Paris-Charles de Gaulle, Amsterdam and Tokyo-Narita, Delta, its Northwest subsidiary and Delta Connection carriers offer service to 382 destinations in 69 countries and serves more than 170 million passengers each year. Delta's marketing alliances allow customers to earn and redeem either SkyMiles or WorldPerks on more than 16,000 daily flights offered by SkyTeam and other partners. Delta's more than 70,000 employees worldwide are reshaping the aviation industry as the only U.S. airline to offer a full global network. Customers can check in for flights, print boarding passes, check bags and flight status at delta.com.

A portion of travel for some itineraries may be on Delta Air Lines, Delta's wholly owned subsidiary Northwest Airlines; SkyTeam partners: Air France/KLM and Alitalia; or Delta codeshare partners: Brit Air and City Jet, Alaska Airlines, American Eagle and Horizon Air Industries; and/or Delta Connection carriers: Atlantic Southeast Airlines, Chautauqua, Comair, Compass Airlines, Freedom Airlines, Mesaba, Pinnacle Airlines, Shuttle America, and SkyWest.

*Terms and Conditions: Fares shown available at delta.com. Tickets cost $20 more if purchased from Delta/Northwest over the phone, $35 more at a Delta/Northwest ticket counter or ticket office, and these amounts are nonrefundable. Tickets are non-transferable. Seats are limited. Tickets: For International travel, tickets must be purchased no later than August 3, 2009. For Domestic travel, tickets must be purchased at least 21 days prior to departure but no later than August 14, 2009. Travel Period: For International travel, travel may begin August 18, 2009 through November 30, 2009, and for travel to Europe all travel must be completed by December 18, 2009. For Domestic travel, travel may begin on or after August 18, 2009. Travel must be completed by November 19, 2009. Blackout Dates: To/from Nassau and Santiago: September 3-8, 2009 and November 19-29, 2009. From Los Angeles to Sydney: September 30-October 19, 2009. From Sydney: September 30-October 4, 2009. To Portland: August 18-25, 2009; August 30-September 3, 2009 and September 16-20, 2009. From San Francisco: August 22-29, 2009 and September 21-28, 2009. To San Francisco: August 18-25, 2009. From Los Angeles to Tokyo: September 19-26, 2009. From Tokyo to Los Angeles: August 18-24, 2009. Fare Validity: Fares are valid in the Economy (Coach) cabin on Delta/Northwest/Delta Connection carrier, certain SkyTeam partners, and certain codeshare partner flights only. Fares shown to Europe are valid Sunday through Thursday (For Great Britain Sunday through Wednesday), while higher fares apply for travel Friday through Saturday (For Great Britain Thursday through Saturday). Fares shown to Asia and Australia are valid Monday through Thursday, while higher fares apply for travel Friday through Sunday. Fares shown within the U.S. are valid for travel on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays. Higher fares are available on Mondays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Sundays. Minimum Stay: Saturday night. Maximum Stay: 30 days. Cancellations/Refunds/Changes: Tickets are nonrefundable except in accordance with Delta's cancellation policy. Fees may apply for downgrades/reissues and itinerary changes. Contact a Delta/Northwest agent or visit delta.com for details. Taxes/Fees: Federal Excise tax of $3.60, Passenger Facility Charge(s) of up to $4.50, and the September 11th Security Fee of up to $2.50 for each flight segment are not included. For travel to/from Hawaii/Alaska, U.S. International Air Transportation Tax of up to $16.00 is not included. International fares, including fares for travel to/from PR/U.S. Virgin Islands, do not include U.S. International Air Transportation Tax of up to $32.20 and U.S. and foreign user, inspection, security or other similarly based charges, fees or taxes of up to $299, depending on itinerary. Baggage Charges: For travel within the United States, $15 fee for one (1) checked bag and $25 fee for second checked bag when bags are prepaid during online check-in at delta.com. There is a $5 surcharge, for each of the first two bags, when checking in via ticket counter, kiosk, or curbside. For all other travel, no fee for 2 checked bags ($50 for second checked bag for travel to/from Europe) and $200 fee for third checked bag. Allowances subject to size/weight limits. Contact a Delta/Northwest agent or visit Delta.com for details. Miscellaneous: Fares, taxes, fees, rules, and offers are subject to change without notice. Other restrictions may apply.

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Delta Air Lines Expands Its Western Gateway with New Non-stop Flights between Los Angeles and Oklahoma City

May 31, 2007

LOS ANGELES, May 31, 2007 – Delta Air Lines (NYSE: DAL) will continue to grow at Los Angeles International Airport with a new non-stop flight to Will Rogers World Airport in Oklahoma City effective Sept. 4. The new flight is the latest addition in a series of new non-stop domestic destinations served by Delta and the Delta Connection carriers from Los Angeles.

“Based on strong demand for Delta’s LAX expansion, we are pleased to continue the trend with new service to Oklahoma City," said Joe Esposito, Delta’s managing director – Schedule Planning. “Oklahoma City will be the 53rd destination served from LAX, offering Delta customers over 100 daily flights."

Delta Connection carrier ExpressJet Airlines will operate the new routes using 50-passenger Embraer 145 regional jets with upgraded in-flight entertainment with more than 100 channels of free XM Satellite Radio and redesigned, memory foam leather seating with no middle seats. Some of the newest destinations Delta serves from Los Angeles include: Boise, Idaho, Denver, Colo., Oakland, Calif., Phoenix, Sacramento, San Francisco, Spokane, Wash. and Vancouver (all starting July 1).

Delta’s schedule between Los Angeles and Oklahoma City effective Sept. 4:

Delta Connection carrier ExpressJetDelta Connection carrier ExpressJet

* Service begins Sept. 5

Book a flight today.

Delta Air Lines offers customers service to more destinations than any global airline with Delta and Delta Connection carrier service to 311 destinations in 52 countries. With more than 60 new international routes added in the last year, Delta is adding international flights at a faster rate than any other major U.S. airline and is a leader across the Atlantic with flights to 32 trans-Atlantic destinations. To Latin America and the Caribbean, Delta offers more than 600 weekly flights to 58 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 462 worldwide destinations in 98 countries. Customers can check in for flights, print boarding passes and check flight status at delta.com.

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Delta Air Lines Names Don Bornhorst Senior Vice President of Delta Connection

Oct 9, 2007

ATLANTA, Oct. 9, 2007 – Delta Air Lines (NYSE: DAL) today announced that Don Bornhorst has been named Senior Vice President – Delta Connection, effective Oct. 15. Bornhorst, a 16-year industry veteran, most recently served as Comair’s president.

“One of Delta’s top priorities is improving the Delta Connection experience for our customers from onboard products and services to operational performance. Don is a proven leader with the background, focus and determination needed to unify the Delta Connection brand and improve service to a level that meets or exceeds our customers’ expectations,” said Joe Kolshak, Delta’s executive vice president of operations.

Bornhorst, 42, was named Comair’s president in May 2006, after working in every major operating group at Comair. Before becoming president, he served as Comair’s chief financial officer, vice president of Information Systems and senior vice president of Customers with oversight of Customer Services and In-flight.

As senior vice president of Delta Connection, Bornhorst will oversee the day-to-day operations of nine partner airlines and lead efforts to ensure Delta Connection service is seamless with mainline operations. Bornhorst replaces Wayne Aaron, who returns to his role as vice president – Strategic Planning and Business Development.

With Bornhorst’s transition to Delta, Comair has tapped industry veteran and former Delta executive John Selvaggio to lead Comair. Selvaggio most recently served as the head of Delta’s former low-cost unit, Song, and prior to that he served as senior vice president for Delta’s Airport Customer Service division.

“John has a wealth of experience in airline operations and his proven leadership will ensure that Comair stays focused on its primary mission of delivering excellence to Delta customers,” said Kolshak.

Selvaggio, 60, brings a unique depth of regional airline expertise to Comair, including previous service as the head of U.S. Airways’ Express Division and president of Wings West Airlines, a predecessor to American Eagle. In 1998, Selvaggio joined Delta and coordinated the company’s efforts in the acquisition of Atlantic Southeast Airlines in 1999, followed by Comair a year later.

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.

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Delta Air Lines Reaches Definitive Agreements to Sell Mesaba, Compass Airline Subsidiaries

Jul 1, 2010

MINNEAPOLIS-ST. PAUL, July 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Delta Air Lines, Inc. (NYSE: DAL) today announced it has entered into definitive agreements to sell two of its wholly owned regional airline subsidiaries, Mesaba and Compass Airlines.  Mesaba has been sold to Memphis, Tenn.-based Pinnacle Airlines Corp. (Nasdaq: PNCL) for $62.0 million, and Compass has been sold to St. Louis-based Trans States Holdings, Inc. for $20.5 million.  Pinnacle and Trans States are both large and experienced regional airline operators, with Pinnacle currently serving as one of Delta's largest regional carriers.

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Under the terms of the agreements, Mesaba and Compass will continue to serve Delta customers with long-term, extendable agreements, ranging from seven to 12 years depending on aircraft type.  Both Mesaba and Compass will continue to be headquartered in Minneapolis-St. Paul with current presidents John Spanjers and Tim Campbell, respectively, leading the airlines under new ownership.

Delta Connection Senior Vice President Don Bornhorst said, "Today's announcement reflects our continued focus on streamlining the portfolio of Delta Connection carriers serving our customers to ensure each partner airline is independently positioned for success with a competitive cost structure and an industry-leading focus on safety, reliability and customer service.

"In recent years, the Delta Connection carriers have made substantial progress in creating a consistent customer experience across our brand with more First Class cabins, enhanced food service, jetbridge boarding and other amenities Delta customers expect when they fly Delta or Delta Connection flights. This transaction is another step in positioning our regional airlines for future success and we look forward to delivering even more improvements to customers in the more than 260 communities our partners serve."

The structure of the Mesaba and Compass transactions provides for long-term competitive cost structures at both airlines, as well as incentives to reward Mesaba and Compass for operational excellence and cost improvement.

Customer Service and Routes

In conjunction with the sale of both carriers, Delta will enter into new Delta Connection agreements under which Mesaba and Compass Airlines will continue to serve as Delta Connection carriers.

Current plans are for Mesaba and Compass Airlines to operate as wholly owned subsidiaries of Pinnacle Airlines Corp, Inc. and Trans States Holdings, Inc., respectively.  The transactions are not expected to result in any changes in flight schedules or locations served.  Compass and Mesaba's combined fleet of nearly 130 aircraft will continue to be dedicated to flying Delta routes.

Compass and Mesaba's new owners – Pinnacle and Trans States – are long-standing regional airline operators with years of experience working with Delta and other major airlines.

Pinnacle Airlines Corp., an airline holding company, is the parent company of Pinnacle Airlines, Inc. and Colgan Air, Inc.  Pinnacle Airlines, Inc. operates a fleet of 142 regional jets under the Delta Connection brand.  Colgan Air, Inc. operates a fleet of 48 regional turboprops as Continental Connection, United Express and US Airways Express.

Trans States Holdings, Inc. is the parent company of two regional airlines – Trans States Airlines and GoJet Airlines.  Together, Trans States Holdings' regional airlines' 1,400 employees serve nearly five million passengers annually to 69 cities on 330 daily flights.  Trans States currently operates flights as United Express and US Airways Express.

The proceeds from these transactions will be used by Delta for general corporate purposes.

About Mesaba

Based in Minneapolis-St. Paul, Mesaba is a member of the Delta Connection program, operating more than 430 flights each day to 95 airports.  The airline operates a fleet of 96 aircraft and employs nearly 2,000 aviation professionals across its route system. Founded in 1944, Mesaba has operated as a Northwest Airlink and Delta Connection carrier since 1984.

About Compass

Compass is a member of the Delta Connection program, operating more than 170 flights each day to 35 airports.  Based in Minneapolis-St. Paul, the airline operates a fleet of 36 aircraft and employs nearly 1,000 aviation professionals across its route system.

About Delta Connection

Based in Minneapolis-St. Paul, Delta Connection operates the world's largest regional airline system, with more than 670 aircraft operated by nine regional airline partners. Nearly 200 of those aircraft provide dual-class service. Each day more than 3,600 Delta Connection flights take Delta customers to over 260 destinations throughout North America, Latin America and the Caribbean.

About Delta Air Lines

Delta Air Lines serves more than 160 million customers each year. With its unsurpassed global network, Delta and the Delta Connection carriers offer service to 358 destinations in 66 countries on six continents. Delta employs more than 70,000 employees worldwide and operates a mainline fleet of nearly 800 aircraft. A founding member of the SkyTeam global alliance, Delta participates in the industry's leading trans-Atlantic joint venture with Air France KLM. Including its worldwide alliance partners, Delta offers customers more than 16,000 daily flights, with hubs in Amsterdam, Atlanta, Cincinnati, Detroit, Memphis, Minneapolis-St. Paul, New York-JFK, Paris-Charles de Gaulle, Salt Lake City and Tokyo-Narita. The airline's service includes the SkyMiles frequent flier program, the world's largest airline loyalty program; the award-winning BusinessElite service; and more than 45 Delta Sky Clubs in airports worldwide. Customers can check in for flights, print boarding passes, check bags and review flight status at delta.com.

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