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Delta's Summer Fares Make Travel to Europe Affordable

Posted on: Wednesday, 25 March 2009, 07:00 CDT

Up to 57 percent off on top destinations

ATLANTA, March 25 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Delta Air Lines (NYSE: DAL) today announced it is making a European vacation a lot more affordable this summer with discounts as much as 57 percent*** to destinations like Venice, Italy; Zurich, Switzerland; and Prague, Czech Republic.

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"Travelers can take advantage of the stronger U.S. dollar abroad with Delta's low summer fares on over 500 weekly flights from the U.S. to 34 European destinations," said Tom Bach, Delta's senior vice president of Revenue Management. "This combination makes European vacations a great value in 2009."

Delta is the No. 1 carrier across the Atlantic, offering multiple options to Europe from its hubs in New York-JFK, Atlanta, Minneapolis, Detroit and Cincinnati.

Below is a sample list of destinations available. Fares listed are one-way, based on round trip purchase. Terms and conditions follow.

FROM TO ONE-WAY** % DISCOUNT*** Atlanta, Ga. Barcelona, Spain $409 50% Boston, Mass. Venice, Italy $399 51% Chicago, Ill. Rome, Italy $429 44% Dallas, TX Berlin, Germany $439 30% Denver, Colo. Shannon, Ireland $299 51% Houston, TX Madrid, Spain $419 43% Las Vegas, Nev. Copenhagen, Denmark $439 29% Los Angeles, Calif. Amsterdam, Netherlands $459 32% Miami, Fla. Athens, Greece $489 35% New York-JFK+ Prague, Czech Republic $479 16% New York-JFK++ Valencia, Spain $399 28% New York- JFK+++ Zurich, Switzerland $329 46% Pittsburgh, Pa.++++ Paris, France $329 57% Seattle, Wash. Milan, Italy $469 41% Washington, D.C. Edinburgh, UK $349 43% ** One-way fares based on roundtrip purchase. Additional taxes/fees/restrictions/baggage charges may apply. Details provided below. *** Up to 57 percent off published nonrefundable peak travel roundtrip economy fares with a 14-day, 7-day or 0-day advance purchase that require a Saturday night stay available in these markets at delta.com on March 23, 2009. + Service from JFK to PRG begins June 18, 2009 ++ Service from JFK to VLC begins June 5, 2009 +++ Service from JFK to ZRH begins June 8, 2009 and ends Oct. 23, 2009 ++++ Service from PIT to CDG begins June 3, 2009

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, Amsterdam and Tokyo-Narita, Delta, its Northwest subsidiary and Delta Connection carriers offer service to 368 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 SkyTeam partners: Air France, Alitalia, Czech Airlines, KLM and Northwest Airlines; or Delta Connection carriers: Atlantic Southeast Airlines, Chautauqua, Comair, Freedom Airlines, Pinnacle Airlines, Shuttle America, SkyWest; or Delta codeshare partners: Alaska Air, Compass, Horizon Air Industries and Mesaba.

**Terms and Conditions

Restrictions: Fares shown are 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: Fares shown are one way, round-trip purchase is required. Tickets must be purchased no later than March 31, 2009. Travel Period: Travel to Prague may begin June 18, 2009 through August 31, 2009. Travel to Valencia may begin June 5, 2009 through August 31, 2009. Travel to Zurich may begin June 8, 2009 through August 31, 2009. Travel to Paris-De Gaulle may begin June 3, 2009 through August 31, 2009. For all other destinations travel may begin May 16, 2009 through August 31, 2009. Blackout Dates: To Copenhagen: July 1-15, 2009 and July 20-August 5, 2009. From Copenhagen: June 27-July 8, 2009 and July 18-26, 2009. Fare Validity: Fares are valid in the Economy (Coach) cabin on Delta, certain SkyTeam partners, and certain codeshare partner flights only. For European destinations fares shown are valid Monday through Thursday (Great Britain fares shown are valid Monday through Wednesday), while higher fares apply for travel Friday through Sunday (Great Britain higher fares apply Thursday through Sunday). Minimum Stay: Saturday night. Maximum Stay: 1 month. 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. Fares 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. Taxes and fees must be paid when the ticket is purchased. Baggage Charges: For travel within the United States/PR/U.S. Virgin Islands, $15 for 1 checked bag and $25 for second checked bag. For all other travel, no fee for 2 checked bags and $200 fee for third checked bag. Allowances subject to size/weight limits. Contact a Delta agent or visit delta.com for details. 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. Miscellaneous: Fares, taxes, fees, rules, and offers are subject to change without notice. Other restrictions may apply. (C)2009 Delta Air Lines, Inc.

* For a complete list visit www.delta.com.

SOURCE Delta Air Lines

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