Delta Translates International Expansion Into a Language Customers Understand: Great Low Fares!; Newest Nonstop Trans-Atlantic Routes From New York-JFK Now on Sale for Summer Travel
Posted on: Tuesday, 23 January 2007, 12:00 CST
NEW YORK, Jan. 23, 2007 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) -- Delta Air Lines is inviting customers to experience three of the newest trans-Atlantic destinations served from its fast-growing hub at New York's John F. Kennedy International Airport with special low fares for summer travel to Bucharest, Romania; London-Gatwick; and Pisa, Italy.
Delta customers can book flights at special introductory fares at delta.com or from a travel agent beginning today for travel starting as early as April 1. Customers should act fast, however, as these discounted fares must be purchased no later than Feb. 5, 2007. Some blackout dates apply and travel periods are limited. See below for more details.
Sample one-way fares, based on a round-trip purchase, include:
--------------------------------------------------------------------- From To One-way fare (based on a round-trip purchase) --------------------------------------------------------------------- Bucharest, Romania*/1 New York-JFK $469 Atlanta $509 Orlando $529 Los Angeles $579 --------------------------------------------------------------------- London-Gatwick** New York-JFK $209 Boston $219 Philadelphia $219 Los Angeles $269 --------------------------------------------------------------------- Pisa, Italy*** New York-JFK $469 Atlanta $569 Los Angeles $629 ---------------------------------------------------------------------
Additional taxes/fees/restrictions apply. Fares shown are available for purchase only on delta.com or from your travel agent. See below for more details.
*Service to Bucharest begins June 5, 2007; **Added service from JFK to London begins April 1, 2007; ***Service to Pisa begins May 31, 2007
Customers enjoying Delta's special low international fares will benefit from the airline's significantly expanded international route system, including more than 50 new international routes added in the last year. In addition to Bucharest and Pisa, Delta's 2007 international line-up includes new nonstop service between Atlanta and Seoul, South Korea1; Vienna, Austria; and Prague, Czech Republic (1).
In 2006, Delta implemented its largest and most successful international expansion in company history with new trans-Atlantic service from Atlanta to Dusseldorf, Germany; Athens, Greece; Edinburgh, Scotland; and Johannesburg, South Africa, in addition to new service from New York-JFK to Budapest, Hungary; Kiev, Ukraine; Dublin/Shannon, Ireland; Manchester, England; Mumbai, India; and Accra, Ghana.
As part of Delta's globalization efforts, online customers also can now access delta.com in Spanish, French, German, Italian and Portuguese, with additional languages to be launched later this year.
Delta offers customers more flights to more destinations from New York City's two preferred airports combined -- John F. Kennedy International and New York-LaGuardia -- than any other airline. At LaGuardia, Delta operates the city's leading Shuttle product to Boston and Washington, D.C., in addition to nonstop Delta and Delta Connection carrier service to 27 other destinations. At New York-JFK, Delta operates a major international and domestic hub with 173 peak-day flights to 73 worldwide destinations, including nonstop service to 33 international destinations.
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 457 worldwide destinations in 97 countries. Customers can check in for flights, print boarding passes and check flight status at delta.com.
(1) Service subject to foreign government approval.
A portion of travel for some itineraries may be on the Delta Connection carriers: Atlantic Southeast Airlines, Chautauqua, Comair, Freedom Airlines, Shuttle America and SkyWest.
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Restrictions: Fares shown are available for purchase only on delta.com or from a travel agent. Tickets cost $10 more if purchased from Delta over the telephone or $15 more if purchased at an airport or city ticket office, and these amounts are nonrefundable. Travel agents may impose an additional service charge for ticketing. Tickets are nontransferable. Seats are limited and fares may not be available on all flights or in all markets. Tickets: Fares shown are one-way. Round-trip purchase is required. Tickets must be purchased within 72 hours after reservations are made. Tickets to all destinations must be purchased no later than February 5, 2007. See delta.com for online ticket purchase requirements and restrictions. Travel Period: To Bucharest, travel may begin June 5 through July 5, 2007, and must be completed by Aug. 4, 2007; to London, travel may begin April 1 through May 11, 2007, and must be completed by May 17, 2007; to Pisa/Tuscany, travel may begin May 31 through June 30, 2007, and must be completed by July 30, 2007. Blackout Dates: From Philadelphia to London: 5/1-5/11/07. Fare Validity: Fares are valid in the Economy (Coach) cabin on Delta/Delta Connection carrier flights only; the Trans-Atlantic portion of travel must be via nonstop flights operated by Delta Air Lines. Minimum Stay: Saturday night. Maximum Stay: To Bucharest, 30 days or August 4, 2007, whichever is earlier. To London, 30 days or May 17, 2007, whichever is earlier. To Pisa/Tuscany, 30 days or July 30, 2007, whichever is earlier. Cancellations/Refunds/Changes: Fares are nonrefundable. Delta may permit you to apply a portion of the fare value to future travel upon payment of applicable fees and fare difference; otherwise, the ticket will have no value. Fees may apply for downgrades/reissues and itinerary changes. Delta may allow you to cancel certain electronic tickets until midnight of the day after purchase (or midnight of the departure date of the first flight, whichever comes first) without penalty if purchased at the time of reservation directly from Delta. Contact a Delta agent or visit delta.com for details. Taxes/Fees: Fares do not include a $3.40 Federal Excise Tax, Passenger Facility Charge(s) of up to $4.50, or the September 11th Security Fee of up to $2.50 for each flight segment in the passenger's ticketed itinerary. A flight segment is defined as a takeoff and a landing. International fares do not include U.S. International Air Transportation Tax of up to $30.20 and U.S. and foreign user, inspection, security, or other similarly based charges, fees, or taxes of up to $280, depending on itinerary. These taxes and fees are the responsibility of the passenger and must be paid at the time the ticket is purchased. Miscellaneous: Fares and rules are subject to change without notice. Offers subject to change and void where prohibited by law. Special offers issued at delta.com may not be applied to or combined with other Delta fares or offers. It is the responsibility of the passenger to be in possession of all necessary documentation (e.g., valid passport, visa where applicable) at the time of departure from origin. Delta reserves the right to deny boarding to passengers without the proper documentation. Other restrictions may apply.
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CONTACT: Delta Air Lines Corporate Communications 404-715-2554
Source: PrimeNewswire
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