Airline News April 2005

Airguide Online, April 30, 2005

Delta Air Lines customers can now find even more flights to California! Whether it's a round of golf at Pebble Beach or a different green in the beautiful San Joaquin Valley, Delta has more ways for customers to enjoy the land of golden opportunities. This summer, Delta Connection carrier SkyWest will begin the only nonstop jet service from Salt Lake City to Bakersfield and Monterey, Calif., with two flights daily to and from each city. Beginning today customers can make reservations for these new flights online at delta.com. With these newest nonstop destinations, Delta is building on its already strong service between Salt Lake City and California. Delta and the Delta Connection carriers now offer 71 daily round-trip flights between Salt Lake City and 14 California communities. Apr 19, 2005

Moscow[sup.1]s Sheremetyevo airport is to gain a second nonstop service from the United States when Delta Air Lines introduces a daily flight to Atlanta starting June 1. Delta is the only US carrier that flies to Russia, where it has operated since 1991, and currently serving Moscow nonstop daily from New York JFK. The new flight, recently approved by the US Department of Transportation and the Russian government, will operate using Boeing 767-300ER aircraft, carrying up to 204 passengers in a two class configuration, and featuring Delta's award-winning BusinessElite service. http://www.delta.com Apr 18, 2005

From Pensacola to Palm Beach to Key West to Kissimmee, Delta Air Lines has become as analogous to Florida travel as sunshine and orange groves are to Florida's economy. This summer, Delta Connection carriers Chautauqua Airlines and Comair will further expand customers' travel options to, from and throughout Florida with new daily nonstop service. Additionally, Comair will add a fourth daily roundtrip flight between Orlando and Nassau, the Bahamas, effective June 1. Customers can make reservations for these new flights beginning today at delta.com. Apr 14, 2005

Whether hitting the famous beaches at Copacabana or Ipanema, ascending the rocky spire of Corcovado, or soaking in the Dionysian spirit of Carnaval, customers will have access to more of Brazil's charms with Delta Air Lines' new daily service from Atlanta to Rio de Janeiro, beginning Oct. 1. Delta plans to serve Rio daily from Atlanta with Boeing 767-300ER aircraft, carrying 204 passengers in a two-class configuration that includes Delta's award-winning BusinessElite service. Apr 13, 2005

Delta now has a nonstop, twice-weekly service from Atlanta to St. Croix, utilizing Boeing 737-800 planes. The new year-round Saturday and Wednesday flights depart Atlanta at 9:55 AM, arriving on St. Croix at 2:35 PM. The return flight departs St. Croix at 3:25 PM, arriving in Atlanta at 6:38 PM. In partnership with participating St. Croix hotels, Delta Vacations offers packages that include free nights, food and beverage credits and additional value-added options. Call 800-221-1212 or visit www.delta.com. Apr 7, 2005