Delta Launches New Weekend Service to Aspen/Snowmass, Colo.

Nov 14, 2007

ATLANTA, Nov. 14, 2007 – Delta Air Lines (NYSE: DAL) will offer customers more choices for a ski vacation beginning Feb. 16 with new Saturday seasonal service between the slopes of Aspen/Snowmass, Colo. and the world’s largest airline hub in Atlanta.

Delta Connection carrier SkyWest Airlines will operate the new flights using the Bombardier CRJ 700 aircraft. Delta is the only airline to offer nonstop service from the East and provides convenient connecting service from around the world to Aspen/Snowmass.

“Ski aficionados will now have easier access to one of the world’s most popular ski destinations,” said Bob Cortelyou, Delta’s senior vice president of network planning. “We are proud to be able to offer East Coast access to Aspen/Snowmass famous for downhill skiing and four fantastic mountains.”

“The fact that Delta Air Lines is initiating a nonstop flight from Atlanta is the most exciting airline news I’ve had the pleasure of reporting in my 12 years here,” said Bill Tomcich, president of central reservations agency Stay Aspen Snowmass, and the resort’s primary airline liaison. “Not only will this be the first commercial flight offered into Aspen/Snowmass nonstop from the Eastern Time Zone, but it will also provide connections to the East Coast and international markets.”

Flights to Delta’s ski destinations, including its new service to Aspen/Snowmass, are now available for sale to customers on delta.com. Delta’s new service from Atlanta to Aspen/Snowmass will complement daily service from Salt Lake City and will operate based on the following schedule:

Delta’s new service* between Atlanta and Aspen/Snowmass, effective Feb. 16, 2007 *Operated by Delta Connection carrier SkyWest Airlines

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Delta Air Lines operates service to more worldwide destinations than any airline with Delta and Delta Connection flights to 317 destinations in 55 countries. Since 2005, Delta has added more international capacity than any other major U.S. airline is the leader across the Atlantic with flights to 35 trans-Atlantic markets. To Latin America and the Caribbean, Delta offers nearly 500 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 479 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 Launches First Wi-Fi Equipped Regional Jet

Sep 7, 2011

ATLANTA, Sept. 7, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Delta Air Lines (NYSE: DAL) today became the first airline in the world to provide in-flight Internet service onboard its regional aircraft with the launch flight of a Wi-Fi-equipped Bombardier CRJ700 operated by Delta Connection carrier Atlantic Southeast Airlines. Delta had previously announced its plan to expand the number of Delta aircraft – which currently includes its entire domestic fleet of more than 550 aircraft – with onboard Wi-Fi to an additional 250 regional jet aircraft operated by Delta Connection carriers.  Delta will be the first carrier to deploy Wi-Fi across its entire mainline and two-class regional fleet, a total of more than 800 aircraft.

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The first regional jet equipped with Wi-Fi departed from Atlanta's Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport with scheduled stops in Omaha, Neb., Des Moines, Iowa and White Plains, N.Y. throughout the day. To celebrate the occasion, all passengers on the inaugural flight of the Wi-Fi-equipped regional jet will receive complimentary Gogo access. The first passengers departing Atlanta received complimentary 30-day Wi-Fi service courtesy of Delta and Gogo that can be used for future travel. Passengers will be encouraged to tweet using #DeltaRJWifi on today's flights to receive randomly selected gifts from Delta and Gogo.

"With the addition of Gogo in-flight Internet service on Delta Connection two-class regional aircraft, more than 81,000 additional customers daily will be able to stay connected just like they do onboard Delta's mainline fleet," said Bob Kupbens, Delta's vice president – eCommerce. "We continue to innovate and lead the industry with customer-centric technology so customers can do things such as track their bags, check the status of their next flight, check email or connect with social networks while in flight."

Installations of Wi-Fi on Delta Connection jets will be complete by early next year. Once complete, all customers flying on Delta domestic flights with a First Class cabin will enjoy Wi-Fi access, including service on every Delta Shuttle flight between New York-LaGuardia and Boston, Chicago-O'Hare and Washington, D.C.  

Delta began installing Wi-Fi on domestic mainline aircraft in 2008, becoming the first airline to announce plans for in-flight Internet service on all domestic aircraft. With its mainline aircraft and the addition of regional jets to the Wi-Fi program, more than 80 percent of Delta's entire domestic fleet will feature Gogo in-flight Internet access. Customers can stay connected using Gogo in-flight Internet with free access to delta.com or Delta's mobile applications.

Delta Connection aircraft featuring First Class cabins include Embraer 170, Embraer 175, Bombardier CRJ700 and Bombardier CRJ900 models operated by Delta Connection. The aircraft feature between nine and 12 seats in First Class and between 56 and 64 seats in Economy.

In addition to Wi-Fi, Delta has taken a number of steps to fully align service on Delta Connection and mainline flights. Recent improvements have included adding First Class cabins to 82 additional CRJ700 jets; introducing meal service in First Class on regional jets; and adding china, linen and silverware to Delta Connection First Class cabins.

Delta's regional jet Wi-Fi investments are the latest in the airline's previously announced plan to invest more than $2 billion in enhanced global products, services and airport facilities through 2013.  In addition to installing Wi-Fi and upgrading its domestic fleet, Delta will offer full flat-bed seats on more than 140 widebody aircraft, feature personal, in-seat entertainment for both BusinessElite and Economy class customers on all widebody flights, and complete new terminal facilities for international customers at its two largest global gateways – Atlanta and New York-JFK.

Delta Air Lines serves more than 160 million customers each year, and was named by Fortune magazine as the most admired airline worldwide in its 2011 World's Most Admired Companies airline industry list. With an industry-leading global network, Delta and the Delta Connection carriers offer service to 339 destinations in 59 countries on six continents. Headquartered in Atlanta, Delta employs 80,000 employees worldwide and operates a mainline fleet of more than 700 aircraft. A founding member of the SkyTeam global alliance, Delta participates in the industry's leading trans-Atlantic joint venture with Air France-KLM and Alitalia. Including its worldwide alliance partners, Delta offers customers more than 13,000 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, a world-class airline loyalty program; the award-winning BusinessElite service; and more than 50 Delta Sky Clubs in airports worldwide. Delta is investing more than $2 billion through 2013 in airport facilities and global products, services and technology to enhance the customer experience in the air and on the ground. 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 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 Shuttle Launches New Fares; Walk Up Fares Up to 60 Percent Lower

May 19, 2009

NEW YORK, May 19 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Passengers flying Delta Shuttle, a service of Delta Air Lines (NYSE: DAL), between New York City and Boston and Washington, D.C. can now enjoy fares that are up to 60 percent cheaper than previous walk-up fares, the airline announced.

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The new one-way Delta Shuttle fare between New York's LaGuardia Airport and Boston's Logan International Airport is $129*. The fare between New York's LaGuardia and Reagan National Airport is $169*. Additional taxes/fees/restrictions/baggage charges may apply. Details are included below.

"The Delta Shuttle has a very loyal following among business travelers whose schedules can change on a dime," said Gail Grimmett, senior vice president, New York. "We recognize the need to be flexible to meet their needs and at the same time remain competitive."

Delta offers more than a dozen daily flights connecting both New York and Boston, and New York and Washington, D.C.

Delta Shuttle customers depart from the historic Marine Air Terminal at LaGuardia, the most convenient terminal for business travelers, with the on-site PowerStop™ business center offered in partnership with American Express®. Through this comfortable, state-of-the-art business center, customers can:

connect at workstations equipped with power outlets and wireless high-speed Internet access;use personal computers, copy and fax machines, VIP lounge and a conference room; andrelax in new furniture in a comfortable setting.

Delta Air Lines is the world's largest 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 370 destinations in 66 countries and serve 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 the Delta Connection® carrier Shuttle America.

*Terms and Conditions:

Up to 60% discount based on refundable, economy class, walk-up fares with no minimum stay available at delta.com on May 5, 2009.

Fares shown available at delta.com (or a self ticketing kiosk). Tickets cost $20 more if purchased from Delta over the phone, $35 more at a Delta ticket counter or ticket office, and these amounts are nonrefundable. Tickets are non-transferable. Seats are limited. Travel Period: Ongoing. Blackout Dates: During peak travel periods such as holiday periods and spring break, seats at these fares are extremely limited. Fare Validity: Fares are valid in the Economy (Coach) cabin on Delta/Delta Connection carrier flights only. Minimum Stay: None. Maximum Stay: None. Cancellations/Refunds/Changes: Tickets are refundable in accordance with Delta's cancellation policy. Fees may apply for downgrades/reissues and itinerary changes. Contact a Delta 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. Taxes and fees must be paid when the ticket is purchased. Baggage Charges: For travel within the United States, $15 fee for 1 checked bag and $25 fee for second checked bag. Allowances subject to size/weight limits. Contact a delta agent or visit delta.com for details. Miscellaneous: Fares, taxes, fees, rules, and offers are subject to change without notice. Other restrictions may apply. ©2009 Delta Air Lines, Inc.

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Delta Launches Nationwide Fare Sale

Jul 26, 2012

ATLANTA, July 26, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Delta Air Lines (NYSE: DAL) has put hundreds of flights nationwide on sale for fall 2012 as it celebrates the completion of its historic expansion at New York's LaGuardia Airport.

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"Our LaGuardia expansion is truly a momentous occasion for Delta, and to celebrate we've put fares on sale across the U.S.," said Gail Grimmett, Delta's senior vice president – New York. "That means our customers in New York, Boston, Chicago, Atlanta and other cities nationwide can join in the celebration when they fly Delta this fall."

This month, Delta completed the final phase of its LaGuardia expansion, which added 100 new daily nonstop flights – the single largest airline expansion at LaGuardia in decades. Today, Delta operates more than 260 daily flights to 60 cities from LaGuardia, significantly more than any other airline.

Delta also is investing significantly in upgrading its airport facilities in New York, including a $160 million modernization at LaGuardia and a $1.2 billion expansion and enhancement of its terminal at John F. Kennedy International Airport, where the airline operates an international hub.

Sample fares*, which are currently available, include:

* Fees/restrictions/baggage charges may apply. Fares are valid in either direction.  Fares are each-way. Round-trip purchase is required.

Delta Air Lines serves more than 160 million customers each year. During the past year, Delta was named domestic "Airline of the Year" by the readers of Travel Weekly magazine, was named the "Top Tech-Friendly U.S. Airline" by PCWorld magazine for its innovation in technology and won the Business Travel News Annual Airline Survey. With an industry-leading global network, Delta and the Delta Connection carriers offer service to nearly 350  destinations in 65 countries on six continents. Headquartered in Atlanta, Delta employs 80,000 employees worldwide and operates a mainline fleet of more than 700 aircraft. A founding member of the SkyTeam global alliance, Delta participates in the industry's leading trans-Atlantic joint venture with Air France-KLM and Alitalia. Including its worldwide alliance partners, Delta offers customers more than 13,000 daily flights, with hubs in Amsterdam, Atlanta, Cincinnati, Detroit, Memphis, Minneapolis-St. Paul, New York-LaGuardia, New York-JFK, Paris-Charles de Gaulle, Salt Lake City and Tokyo-Narita. The airline's service includes the SkyMiles frequent flier program, a world-class airline loyalty program; the award-winning BusinessElite service; and more than 50 Delta Sky Clubs in airports worldwide. Delta is investing more than $3 billion through 2013 in airport facilities and global products, services and technology to enhance the customer experience in the air and on the ground. Customers can check in for flights, print boarding passes, check bags and review flight status at delta.com.

A portion of travel for some itineraries may be on the Delta Connection® carriers: Chautauqua, Comair, Compass Airlines, ExpressJet Airlines, Inc., GoJet Airlines, Mesaba, Pinnacle Airlines, Shuttle America dba Delta Shuttle, and SkyWest.

*Terms and Conditions: Fares shown available at delta.com. Tickets cost $25 more if purchased from Delta over the phone, $35 more at a Delta ticket counter or ticket office, and these amounts are nonrefundable. Tickets are non-transferable. Seats are limited. Tickets: Tickets must be purchased at least 14 days prior to departure, but no later than August 9, 2012. Travel Period: Travel may begin on or after August 14, 2012. Travel must be completed by November 14, 2012. Blackout Dates: None. Fare Validity: Fares shown are valid for travel on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays.  Fares are valid in the Economy (Coach) cabin on Delta/Delta Connection carrier flights only. Minimum Stay: Saturday night. Maximum Stay: 30 days or through November 14, 2012, whichever is earlier. 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 agent or see Ticket Changes for details. SkyMiles Partner Offers: SkyMiles partner offers subject to the terms and conditions of each individual offer. SkyMiles Partners subject to change. All SkyMiles program rules apply. To review the rules, see Membership Guide & Program Rules. Baggage Charges: For travel between/within the United States, $25 USD fee for first checked bag, $35 USD fee for second checked bag, and $125 USD fee for third checked bag. Allowances subject to size/weight limits. Contact a Delta agent or see Excess Baggage for details.  Miscellaneous: Fares, fees, rules, and offers are subject to change without notice. Other restrictions may apply. ©2012 Delta Air Lines, Inc.

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Delta Launches New York-LaGuardia Fare Sale

Dec 20, 2011

NEW YORK, Dec. 20, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Delta Air Lines (NYSE: DAL) today introduced sale fares between New York's LaGuardia Airport and destinations nationwide, as it celebrates a significant expansion at the airport planned for spring and summer 2012.

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A few sample sale fares, which are currently available, include:

Each-Way Fare* (based
on round-trip purchase)

* Additional taxes/fees/restrictions/baggage charges may apply. Fares are valid in either direction.  Fares are each-way. Round-trip purchase is required. See below for details.

On Dec. 16, Delta unveiled its expanded schedule at LaGuardia, which adds 100 new flights and 29 new destinations on Delta at New York's preferred airport for business travelers in spring and summer 2012.

The investment will be the largest single expansion by any carrier at LaGuardia in decades, with total flights increasing by more than 60 percent, and total destinations by more than 75 percent. By summer 2012, Delta will operate 264 daily flights between LaGuardia and more than 60 cities, more than any other airline.

Delta Air Lines serves more than 160 million customers each year, and was named by Fortune magazine as the most admired airline worldwide in its 2011 World's Most Admired Companies airline industry list. With an industry-leading global network, Delta and the Delta Connection carriers offer service to 341 destinations in 61 countries on six continents. Headquartered in Atlanta, Delta employs 80,000 employees worldwide and operates a mainline fleet of more than 700 aircraft. A founding member of the SkyTeam global alliance, Delta participates in the industry's leading trans-Atlantic joint venture with Air France-KLM and Alitalia. Including its worldwide alliance partners, Delta offers customers more than 13,000 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, a world-class airline loyalty program; the award-winning BusinessElite service; and more than 50 Delta Sky Clubs in airports worldwide. Delta is investing more than $2 billion through 2013 in airport facilities and global products, services and technology to enhance the customer experience in the air and on the ground. Customers can check in for flights, print boarding passes, check bags and review flight status at delta.com.

A portion of travel for some itineraries may be on the Delta Connection® carriers: Atlantic Southeast Airlines, Chautauqua, Comair, Compass Airlines, GoJet Airlines, Mesaba, Pinnacle Airlines, Shuttle America dba Delta Shuttle, and SkyWest.

*Terms and Conditions: Fares shown available at delta.com. Tickets cost $25 more if purchased from Delta over the phone, $35 more at a Delta ticket counter or ticket office, and these amounts are nonrefundable. Tickets are non-transferable. Seats are limited. Tickets: Tickets must be purchased no later than January 5, 2012. Travel Period: For travel to/from Charlotte, NC, Charlottesville, VA, Cleveland, OH, Denver, CO, Houston, TX, Milwaukee, WI, Myrtle Beach, SC, Philadelphia, PA, Pittsburgh, PA, Roanoke, VA, Washington, DC, Wilmington, NC, Montreal, QC, Canada, and Ottawa, ON, Canada, travel may begin on or after July 11, 2012.  All other travel may begin on or after March 25, 2012. Travel must be completed by September 30, 2012. Blackout Dates: For travel to/from Florida, March 25, 30-31, April 1, 6-8, 13-15, 2012. Fare Validity: Fares are valid in the Economy (Coach) cabin on nonstop Delta/Delta Connection carrier flights only. 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 agent or visit delta.com for details. Taxes/Fees: Federal Excise tax of $3.70, 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. International fares do not include U.S. International Air Transportation Tax of up to $32.60 and U.S. and foreign user, inspection, security or other similarly based charges, fees or taxes of up to $349, depending on itinerary. Taxes and fees must be paid when the ticket is purchased. Baggage Charges: For travel between/within the United States/Canada, $25 USD/CAD* fee for first checked bag, $35 USD/CAD fee for second checked bag, and $125 USD/CAD* fee for third checked bag. Allowances subject to size/weight limits. Contact a Delta agent or visit delta.com for additional details. *Fees are CAD exit Canada. Miscellaneous: Fares, taxes, fees, rules, and offers are subject to change without notice. Other restrictions may apply. ©2011 Delta Air Lines, Inc.

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Delta Launches Special Introductory Fares to Monrovia, Liberia

Aug 19, 2010

ATLANTA, Aug. 19 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Delta Air Lines (NYSE: DAL) is offering special introductory fares for travel between the United States and Monrovia, Liberia, via Accra, Ghana, as it prepares to begin the new route Sept. 4.

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Sample fares, available immediately, are as follows:

Each way fare* based on
round-trip purchase

*Additional taxes/fees/restrictions/baggage charges may apply. Fares
are each-way. Round-trip purchase is required. Details are included
below.

Tickets at these discounted rates must be purchased by Sept. 15, 2010.

More information on Delta's new Monrovia flights can be found at http://news.delta.com/index.php?s=43&item=1033. Additional information on Delta's introductory fares is available at http://www.delta.com/planning_reservations/deals_offers/fare_sales/monrovia_flights/index.jsp.

As the first major U.S. carrier serving Africa nonstop from the United States, Delta has grown from 22 weekly departures to and from Africa in summer 2007 to nearly 80 in summer 2010.  

With its fall 2010 schedules, Delta will operate flights to seven African destinations – Accra, Ghana; Abuja, Nigeria; Cairo, Egypt; Dakar, Senegal; Johannesburg, South Africa; Lagos, Nigeria; and Monrovia, Liberia. Delta also intends to serve Luanda, Angola; Malabo, Equatorial Guinea; and Nairobi, Kenya once additional U.S. and foreign government approvals are received.

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 367 destinations in 65 countries on six continents. Headquartered in Atlanta, Delta employs more than 75,000 employees worldwide and operates a mainline fleet of more than 700 aircraft. A founding member of the SkyTeam global alliance, Delta participates in the industry's leading trans-Atlantic joint venture with Air France-KLM and Alitalia. Including its worldwide alliance partners, Delta offers customers more than 13,000 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.

A portion of travel for some itineraries may be on Delta Connection carriers Atlantic Southeast Airlines, Chautauqua, Comair, Compass Airlines, Freedom Airlines, Mesaba, Pinnacle Airlines, Shuttle America and SkyWest.

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*Terms and Conditions: Fare shown available at delta.com. Tickets cost $20 more if purchased from Delta over the phone, $35 more at a Delta ticket counter or ticket office, and these amounts are nonrefundable. Tickets are non-transferable. Seats are limited. Tickets: Fare shown is round-trip. Tickets must be purchased no later than September 15, 2010. Travel Period: Travel may begin on or after September 4 through October 31, 2010 and must be completed by January 31, 2011. Blackout Dates: None. Fare Validity: Fares are valid in the Economy (Coach) cabin on Delta and SkyTeam partner Kenya Airways flights only. Minimum Stay: Saturday Night. Maximum Stay: 3 months or January 31, 2011, whichever is earlier. 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 agent or visit delta.com for details. Taxes/Fees: Federal Excise tax of $3.70, 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 $16.20 is not included. International fares do not include U.S. International Air Transportation Tax of up to $32.60 and U.S. and foreign user, inspection, security or other similarly based charges, fees or taxes of up to $349 depending on itinerary. Taxes and fees must be paid when the ticket is purchased. Baggage Charges: For travel within the United States/PR/U.S. Virgin Islands and to/from Canada, $23 USD/CAD* fee for 1 checked bag and $32 USD/CAD* fee for second checked bag when bags are prepaid during online check-in at delta.com. There is a $2 USD/CAD surcharge for the first bag, $3 USD/CAD for the second bag, when checking in via ticket counter, kiosk, or curbside. For all other travel, no fee for 2 checked bags (50 USD/CAD/EUR fee for travel to/from Europe for second checked bag when bags are prepaid during online check-in at delta.com, 55 USD/CAD/EUR fee for second bag when checking in via ticket counter, kiosk, or curbside) and 200 USD/CAD/EUR fee for third checked bag. Allowances are subject to size/weight limits.  Contact a Delta agent for details.  SkyMiles Partner Offers: Partner offers subject to the terms and conditions of each individual offer. Partners subject to change. All SkyMiles program rules apply. To review the rules, please visit delta.com/memberguide. Miscellaneous: Fares, taxes, fees, rules, and offers are subject to change without notice. Other restrictions may apply. ©2010 Delta Air Lines, Inc.

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Marco's Pizza Franchise Launches New Franchise Development Website

Marco's Pizza has launched a new franchising website, MarcosFranchising.com, which offers detailed content about Marco's products, finances, operations and earnings.

Marco's has garnered attention in the industry and love from fans by using fresh ingredients -- dough made fresh daily in the store, fresh, never frozen toppings and great tasting sauces. In surveys, customers repurchase Marco's pizza more often than other delivery pizza chains.

Visitors to the site can research Marco's, the fastest-growing pizza franchise in the United States, through interviews with franchisees, details about the system's financial performance and information that sets Marco's apart from competitors in the delivery pizza industry.

Marco's has carved out a unique niche in the $40 billion-per-year pizza industry. It's the only major pizza chain founded by a native Italian, Pasquale "Pat" Giammarco, who moved to the United States with his family at 9 and worked in his father's restaurant as a boy. Giammarco built a system of 112 franchises by 2004, when CEO and President Jack Butorac joined Marco's.

Marco's now has more than 375 locations open in the United States and three overseas and plans to reach 500 in 2014. In a crowded segment, Marco's stands out as an affordable luxury, Butorac said. While other national chains compete over price by discounting, Marco's competes on quality and authenticity.

"Our goal is to become the nation's fourth-largest pizza chain," Butorac said. "Marco's is offering a tremendous opportunity to potential franchisees to get in on the ground floor of the nation's fastest-growing pizza franchise.

"We're looking for passion. We care more about the passion and the management skills our franchisees bring to the table than any restaurant experience they may have. We provide the training, the tools and the expertise every franchisee needs to make his or her Marco's a success."

At MarcosFranchising.com, visitors will find: Startup costs, market data and competitive analysisInformation on how Marco's serves up quality, artisan Italian pizza by making the dough fresh in-store every day and using only the best ingredientsDetails on financing, training and ongoing supportInterviews with franchiseesUnlike some pizza franchises, Marco's has prime territories available.

For more information visit www.marcosfranchising.com.

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Delta Launches New Weekend Service to Aspen/Snowmass, Colo.

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Delta Launches First Wi-Fi Equipped Regional Jet

Sep 7, 2011

ATLANTA, Sept. 7, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Delta Air Lines (NYSE: DAL) today became the first airline in the world to provide in-flight Internet service onboard its regional aircraft with the launch flight of a Wi-Fi-equipped Bombardier CRJ700 operated by Delta Connection carrier Atlantic Southeast Airlines. Delta had previously announced its plan to expand the number of Delta aircraft – which currently includes its entire domestic fleet of more than 550 aircraft – with onboard Wi-Fi to an additional 250 regional jet aircraft operated by Delta Connection carriers.  Delta will be the first carrier to deploy Wi-Fi across its entire mainline and two-class regional fleet, a total of more than 800 aircraft.

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The first regional jet equipped with Wi-Fi departed from Atlanta's Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport with scheduled stops in Omaha, Neb., Des Moines, Iowa and White Plains, N.Y. throughout the day. To celebrate the occasion, all passengers on the inaugural flight of the Wi-Fi-equipped regional jet will receive complimentary Gogo access. The first passengers departing Atlanta received complimentary 30-day Wi-Fi service courtesy of Delta and Gogo that can be used for future travel. Passengers will be encouraged to tweet using #DeltaRJWifi on today's flights to receive randomly selected gifts from Delta and Gogo.

"With the addition of Gogo in-flight Internet service on Delta Connection two-class regional aircraft, more than 81,000 additional customers daily will be able to stay connected just like they do onboard Delta's mainline fleet," said Bob Kupbens, Delta's vice president – eCommerce. "We continue to innovate and lead the industry with customer-centric technology so customers can do things such as track their bags, check the status of their next flight, check email or connect with social networks while in flight."

Installations of Wi-Fi on Delta Connection jets will be complete by early next year. Once complete, all customers flying on Delta domestic flights with a First Class cabin will enjoy Wi-Fi access, including service on every Delta Shuttle flight between New York-LaGuardia and Boston, Chicago-O'Hare and Washington, D.C.  

Delta began installing Wi-Fi on domestic mainline aircraft in 2008, becoming the first airline to announce plans for in-flight Internet service on all domestic aircraft. With its mainline aircraft and the addition of regional jets to the Wi-Fi program, more than 80 percent of Delta's entire domestic fleet will feature Gogo in-flight Internet access. Customers can stay connected using Gogo in-flight Internet with free access to delta.com or Delta's mobile applications.

Delta Connection aircraft featuring First Class cabins include Embraer 170, Embraer 175, Bombardier CRJ700 and Bombardier CRJ900 models operated by Delta Connection. The aircraft feature between nine and 12 seats in First Class and between 56 and 64 seats in Economy.

In addition to Wi-Fi, Delta has taken a number of steps to fully align service on Delta Connection and mainline flights. Recent improvements have included adding First Class cabins to 82 additional CRJ700 jets; introducing meal service in First Class on regional jets; and adding china, linen and silverware to Delta Connection First Class cabins.

Delta's regional jet Wi-Fi investments are the latest in the airline's previously announced plan to invest more than $2 billion in enhanced global products, services and airport facilities through 2013.  In addition to installing Wi-Fi and upgrading its domestic fleet, Delta will offer full flat-bed seats on more than 140 widebody aircraft, feature personal, in-seat entertainment for both BusinessElite and Economy class customers on all widebody flights, and complete new terminal facilities for international customers at its two largest global gateways – Atlanta and New York-JFK.

Delta Air Lines serves more than 160 million customers each year, and was named by Fortune magazine as the most admired airline worldwide in its 2011 World's Most Admired Companies airline industry list. With an industry-leading global network, Delta and the Delta Connection carriers offer service to 339 destinations in 59 countries on six continents. Headquartered in Atlanta, Delta employs 80,000 employees worldwide and operates a mainline fleet of more than 700 aircraft. A founding member of the SkyTeam global alliance, Delta participates in the industry's leading trans-Atlantic joint venture with Air France-KLM and Alitalia. Including its worldwide alliance partners, Delta offers customers more than 13,000 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, a world-class airline loyalty program; the award-winning BusinessElite service; and more than 50 Delta Sky Clubs in airports worldwide. Delta is investing more than $2 billion through 2013 in airport facilities and global products, services and technology to enhance the customer experience in the air and on the ground. Customers can check in for flights, print boarding passes, check bags and review flight status at delta.com.

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Marriott re-brands flagship brand as worldwide campaign launches

Reflecting the transformative change happening at its properties, the iconic Marriott Hotels, the signature brand of Marriott International has launched a new multi-year global marketing campaign.

Called ‘Travel Brilliantly’, the campaign reflects the lifestyle of the next generation of travellers, who seamlessly blend work and play in a mobile and global world.

The campaign includes TV, digital and mobile advertising, a new brand look and logo, and enhanced social media platforms.

In addition, Marriott is launching a new website – Travel Brilliantly - revealing innovations under development, as well as a co-creation platform to solicit user-generated ideas.

At its core, the campaign disrupts the traditional industry idea that a hotel is bound by its four walls.

Rather, the campaign shifts the focus, celebrating how the global travel experience opens minds and is inspirational.

As the advertising proclaims: “This is not a hotel. It’s an idea that travel should be brilliant… It’s not only about where you’re staying. It’s about where you’re going.”

From culinary to design to technology, the new campaign draws on the personal passion points and values of the next generation guest, to create a visual that is emblematic of the new Marriott experience.

“The iconic Marriott Hotels brand is transforming itself and reasserting its position as an innovation leader,” said Mara Hannula, vice president of global marketing, Marriott Hotels.

“Therefore, the campaign had to be bold in not only staking our claim, but also engaging the next generation of travellers to join us in co-creating the future of travel.”

To signal change, Marriott created a new brand logo, keeping its iconic ‘M’, while modernising its overall appeal.

Grey NY, one of the world’s leading advertising and communications agencies developed the integrated campaign and the new brand voice. 

The new website will be a platform for portraying Marriott’s past and future innovations and soliciting similar, future-forward ideas from influencers, experts and travelling consumer enthusiasts.

Visitors to the website are invited to share their groundbreaking ideas to improve the modern travel experience across design, culinary, wellness and technology.

Marriott’s new campaign will run online in prominent news and lifestyle outlets, such as Fast Company, Mashable and Wired, and in key mobile placements beginning in June.

Television spots featuring ads from the campaign will begin in September.

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