LaGuardia's Historic Marine Air Terminal Gets a Facelift with Help from American Express and Delta; American Express Partners with Delta Offers Enhanced Amenities and New PowerStop™ Center for Delta Shuttle Customers

Business Wire, May 16, 2006

NEW YORK -- American Express today announced the unveiling of a state-of-the-art business center at LaGuardia's historic Marine Air Terminal, offering business travelers a truly useful experience when traveling on the Delta Shuttle. PowerStop was created with the comfort and convenience of today's business traveler in mind, providing a number of amenities to customers including:

--Wireless high-speed internet access throughout the terminal;

--Connection to 10 workstations equipped with power outlets for easy workspace access;

--Four Apple iMac personal computers for quick and secure Internet access, as well as copy and fax machines;

--A VIP lounge and conference room for last minute meetings and calls.

"On-the-go business travelers will have an enhanced experience when they fly the Delta Shuttle out the Marine Air Terminal, whether they want to get some work done or just relax," said Erich Franken, Vice President, Airline Industry, American Express Establishment Services. "Our development of PowerStop with Delta is a reflection of our innovative partnership and will provide our mutual customers with a unique traveling experience."

"The convenience of PowerStop will give our valued business customers even more reasons to choose Delta when traveling to Boston, Chicago and Washington D.C., out of LaGuardia's Marine Air Terminal," said, Joanne Smith, Delta's vice president of Marketing. "This is Delta's and American Express' first cobranded space and another example of our expanding partnership and commitment to make travel more convenient for our joint customers."

In addition to PowerStop, the gate area will also be upgraded with new furniture and a complimentary magazine rack to provide additional comfort and convenience for passengers waiting to board their flight.

About American Express:

American Express Company is a diversified worldwide travel, financial and network services company founded in 1850. It is a leader in charge and credit cards, Travelers Cheques, travel, business services, insurance and international banking.

About Delta:

Delta Air Lines (Other OTC: DALRQ) is one of the world's fastest growing international carriers with more than 50 new international routes added or announced in the last year. Delta offers flights to 452 destinations in 95 countries on Delta, Song, Delta Shuttle, the Delta Connection carriers and its worldwide partners. In summer 2006, Delta plans to offer customers more destinations and departures between the U.S., Europe, India and Israel than any global airline*, including service on 11 new transatlantic routes from its Atlanta and New York-JFK hubs. Delta also is a major carrier to Mexico, South and Central America and the Caribbean, with more than 35 routes announced, added or applied to serve since Jan. 1, 2005. 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. Customers can check in for flights, print boarding passes and check flight status at delta.com.