Delta Offers Customers More Reasons to Choose New York-JFK as a Preferred Hub for International, Domestic Travel
Expanded service to 17 destinations from JFK strengthens Delta?s position as New York?s leading airline
NEW YORK, March 7, 2006 ? Delta Air Lines is offering customers more reasons to choose its hub at New York?s John F. Kennedy International Airport for international and domestic travel this summer with the addition of 46 new daily Delta and Delta Connection departures to 17 nonstop destinations. The new flights, to be introduced between June and September, will connect customers from destinations across the Northeast and on the West Coast to Delta?s growing offering of international, domestic and transcontinental service from New York-JFK, and will complement the airline?s leading presence on the other side of Queens at New York?s LaGuardia Airport.
With this expansion, Delta will offer JFK customers 139 peak day flights to 67 worldwide destinations by September ? more than any other airline in the market. New and expanded destinations include: Albany, Buffalo, Rochester and Syracuse, N.Y.; Cleveland, Ohio; Detroit, Mich.; Norfolk and Richmond, Va.; Philadelphia, Pa.; Baltimore, Md.; Hartford, Conn.; Providence, R.I.; Washington, D.C (Reagan and Dulles); San Diego, Calif.; Las Vegas, Nev.; and Montreal, Quebec, Canada.
In Albany, Hartford, Philadelphia and Providence, Delta will be the only airline to offer daily nonstop flights to JFK.
?Delta is New York?s leading airline and we are pleased to extend the reach of the superior schedules and service we offer at our New York-JFK hub to customers across the Northeast and on the West Coast,? said Jim Whitehurst, Delta?s chief operating officer. ?This summer?s expansion at JFK will significantly increase the convenience of choosing Delta for travel between the U.S. and destinations around the world thanks to Delta?s extensive offering of flights to 31 international destinations from JFK. Delta intends to remain the leader for our customers in New York with more combined flights and destinations from the city?s preferred airports at LaGuardia and JFK than any airline serving the market.?
To support this summer?s growth and further enhance the customer experience at JFK, Delta is investing more than $10 million in renovations to its Terminal 2 and 3 facilities. Refurbishments under way include replacing carpet, ceilings, paint, lighting and wall coverings in all public areas; refurbishing the Terminal 3 customs and immigrations entrance; refreshing facilities in Delta?s BusinessElite lounge and Crown Room Clubs; and restoring Terminal 2 facilities currently utilized by Song for Delta operations. Additionally, Delta is adding international functionality to its JFK check-in kiosks to give customers more choice and convenience and to expedite customer check-in. The full refurbishment is expected to be complete by late 2006.
?Delta?s plan to upgrade JFK facilities will improve our customers? travel experience and make it more efficient and enjoyable to travel through one of the world?s premier international gateways,? Whitehurst said. ?Our customers should make no mistake that Delta is committed to New York and that this summer's expansion at JFK is an important step in offering enhanced service to customers in most every direction we serve from New York City.?
"This is great news for JFK and the millions of travelers who fly to and from New York every year," Senator Chuck Schumer (D-NY) said. "Delta has renewed its commitment to New York City, and with the new service, will ensure that JFK stays a leader in international travel for years to come. The key to growth is high quality and affordable air service for businesses and this major expansion shows that JFK is stronger than ever.?
?Delta?s expansion of air service to cities in Upstate and Western New York is welcome news,? Senator Hillary Clinton (D-NY) said. ?It is important to have thriving air service into these regions as it will help the local economies grow and increase tourism throughout the state.?
Delta?s expanded service in the Northeast will be operated by Delta Connection carriers Comair and Freedom Airlines, a wholly owned subsidiary of Mesa Air Group, with a mix of 50-seat Bombardier regional jets and 37-seat DeHavilland Dash-8 turboprops. The expanded transcontinental service to Las Vegas and San Diego will be operated by Delta using Boeing 757 and 737-800 aircraft.
The new service will begin as follows: Between New York-JFK and New/expanded service Effective
Las Vegas, Nev. 1 additional round-trip flight June 8, 2006
San Diego, Calif. 1 new round-trip fight June 8, 2006
Buffalo, N.Y. 4 new round-trip flights June 8, 2006*
Cleveland, Ohio 2 new round-trip flights June 8, 2006*
Detroit, Mich. 2 additional round-trip flights June 8, 2006*
Montreal, Quebec, Canada 1 new round-trip flight June 8, 2006*
Rochester, N.Y. 4 new round-trip flights June 8, 2006*
Norfolk, Va. 1 additional round-trip flight July 5, 2006**
Washington, D.C.-Dulles 3 new round-trip flights July 5, 2006**
Philadelphia, Pa. 4 new round-trip flights July 15, 2006**
Syracuse, N.Y. 4 new round-trip flights Aug. 1, 2006**
Albany, N.Y. 4 new round-trip flights Aug. 1, 2006**
Hartford, Conn. 4 new round-trip flights Aug. 15, 2006**
Providence, R.I. 4 new round-trip flights Aug. 15, 2006**
Richmond, Va. 2 new round-trip flights Sept. 5, 2006**
Baltimore, Md. 3 additional round-trip flights Sept. 5, 2006**
Washington, D.C.-Reagan 2 additional round-trip flights Sept. 5, 2006/Sept. 15, 2006**
*Operated by Delta Connection carrier Comair with 50-seat Bombardier regional jets
**Operated by Delta Connection carrier Freedom Airlines with 37-seat Dash-8 turboprops
Delta?s new flights to and from JFK will be scheduled to optimize connections to the airline?s extensive schedule of international, transcontinental and southbound flights from the hub. With the July 2006 schedule, Delta will offer customers service to five major transcontinental markets from JFK ? Las Vegas, Los Angeles, San Diego, San Francisco and Seattle; and will operate the largest international hub at JFK with flights to 31 destinations in Canada, Europe, Latin America and the Caribbean. Additional new routes planned from JFK by summer that have previously been announced include: Los Cabos, Mexico (April 8)*; Budapest, Hungary (May 8); Dublin/Shannon, Ireland (May 15); Manchester, England (May 15); Kiev, Ukraine (June 1)*; and Sao Paulo, Brazil (June 16). With these additional routes, Delta will be the only U.S. airline to offer service to five unique European markets, including Kiev*, Budapest, Istanbul, Moscow and Nice.
*Subject to foreign government approval
In addition to its growing hub at JFK, Delta also offers New York?s leading Shuttle product to Washington, D.C. and Boston from the city?s preferred business airport at LaGuardia; a full-service business center for Delta customers at LaGuardia?s Marine Air Terminal; and nonstop service to all of LaGuardia customers? top business destinations with the introduction of nonstop flights to Chicago-O?Hare and Dallas/Fort Worth operated by Delta Connection carrier Shuttle America, effective April 3. In total, Delta has announced new flights to six nonstop destinations from LaGuardia since December and plans to offer customers flights to 30 of the airport?s most popular destinations by summer.
Delta also continues to make product enhancements for New York customers as it brings the best of its popular Song brand, product and experience back into Delta, beginning May 1, 2006. By 2007, Delta will offer a state-of-the-art, all-digital in-flight entertainment system with live TV, movies, music and video games at every passenger?s seat on long-haul domestic flights and will introduce signature cocktails on most domestic routes. On international flights, Delta this summer will begin refreshing its BusinessElite? product with enhanced seats, including a new in-seat digital entertainment system. Economy enhancements will include all-leather seating, new carpeting, lighting and sidewalls.
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 daily flights to 503 destinations in 94 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.
+From the U.S., based on July 2006 OAG
A portion of travel for some itineraries may be on the Delta Connection carriers Comair, Freedom Airlines and Shuttle America; or Song, Delta?s low-fare service.
Expanded service to 17 destinations from JFK strengthens Delta?s position as New York?s leading airline
NEW YORK, March 7, 2006 ? Delta Air Lines is offering customers more reasons to choose its hub at New York?s John F. Kennedy International Airport for international and domestic travel this summer with the addition of 46 new daily Delta and Delta Connection departures to 17 nonstop destinations. The new flights, to be introduced between June and September, will connect customers from destinations across the Northeast and on the West Coast to Delta?s growing offering of international, domestic and transcontinental service from New York-JFK, and will complement the airline?s leading presence on the other side of Queens at New York?s LaGuardia Airport.
With this expansion, Delta will offer JFK customers 139 peak day flights to 67 worldwide destinations by September ? more than any other airline in the market. New and expanded destinations include: Albany, Buffalo, Rochester and Syracuse, N.Y.; Cleveland, Ohio; Detroit, Mich.; Norfolk and Richmond, Va.; Philadelphia, Pa.; Baltimore, Md.; Hartford, Conn.; Providence, R.I.; Washington, D.C (Reagan and Dulles); San Diego, Calif.; Las Vegas, Nev.; and Montreal, Quebec, Canada.
In Albany, Hartford, Philadelphia and Providence, Delta will be the only airline to offer daily nonstop flights to JFK.
?Delta is New York?s leading airline and we are pleased to extend the reach of the superior schedules and service we offer at our New York-JFK hub to customers across the Northeast and on the West Coast,? said Jim Whitehurst, Delta?s chief operating officer. ?This summer?s expansion at JFK will significantly increase the convenience of choosing Delta for travel between the U.S. and destinations around the world thanks to Delta?s extensive offering of flights to 31 international destinations from JFK. Delta intends to remain the leader for our customers in New York with more combined flights and destinations from the city?s preferred airports at LaGuardia and JFK than any airline serving the market.?
To support this summer?s growth and further enhance the customer experience at JFK, Delta is investing more than $10 million in renovations to its Terminal 2 and 3 facilities. Refurbishments under way include replacing carpet, ceilings, paint, lighting and wall coverings in all public areas; refurbishing the Terminal 3 customs and immigrations entrance; refreshing facilities in Delta?s BusinessElite lounge and Crown Room Clubs; and restoring Terminal 2 facilities currently utilized by Song for Delta operations. Additionally, Delta is adding international functionality to its JFK check-in kiosks to give customers more choice and convenience and to expedite customer check-in. The full refurbishment is expected to be complete by late 2006.
?Delta?s plan to upgrade JFK facilities will improve our customers? travel experience and make it more efficient and enjoyable to travel through one of the world?s premier international gateways,? Whitehurst said. ?Our customers should make no mistake that Delta is committed to New York and that this summer's expansion at JFK is an important step in offering enhanced service to customers in most every direction we serve from New York City.?
"This is great news for JFK and the millions of travelers who fly to and from New York every year," Senator Chuck Schumer (D-NY) said. "Delta has renewed its commitment to New York City, and with the new service, will ensure that JFK stays a leader in international travel for years to come. The key to growth is high quality and affordable air service for businesses and this major expansion shows that JFK is stronger than ever.?
?Delta?s expansion of air service to cities in Upstate and Western New York is welcome news,? Senator Hillary Clinton (D-NY) said. ?It is important to have thriving air service into these regions as it will help the local economies grow and increase tourism throughout the state.?
Delta?s expanded service in the Northeast will be operated by Delta Connection carriers Comair and Freedom Airlines, a wholly owned subsidiary of Mesa Air Group, with a mix of 50-seat Bombardier regional jets and 37-seat DeHavilland Dash-8 turboprops. The expanded transcontinental service to Las Vegas and San Diego will be operated by Delta using Boeing 757 and 737-800 aircraft.
The new service will begin as follows: Between New York-JFK and New/expanded service Effective
Las Vegas, Nev. 1 additional round-trip flight June 8, 2006
San Diego, Calif. 1 new round-trip fight June 8, 2006
Buffalo, N.Y. 4 new round-trip flights June 8, 2006*
Cleveland, Ohio 2 new round-trip flights June 8, 2006*
Detroit, Mich. 2 additional round-trip flights June 8, 2006*
Montreal, Quebec, Canada 1 new round-trip flight June 8, 2006*
Rochester, N.Y. 4 new round-trip flights June 8, 2006*
Norfolk, Va. 1 additional round-trip flight July 5, 2006**
Washington, D.C.-Dulles 3 new round-trip flights July 5, 2006**
Philadelphia, Pa. 4 new round-trip flights July 15, 2006**
Syracuse, N.Y. 4 new round-trip flights Aug. 1, 2006**
Albany, N.Y. 4 new round-trip flights Aug. 1, 2006**
Hartford, Conn. 4 new round-trip flights Aug. 15, 2006**
Providence, R.I. 4 new round-trip flights Aug. 15, 2006**
Richmond, Va. 2 new round-trip flights Sept. 5, 2006**
Baltimore, Md. 3 additional round-trip flights Sept. 5, 2006**
Washington, D.C.-Reagan 2 additional round-trip flights Sept. 5, 2006/Sept. 15, 2006**
*Operated by Delta Connection carrier Comair with 50-seat Bombardier regional jets
**Operated by Delta Connection carrier Freedom Airlines with 37-seat Dash-8 turboprops
Delta?s new flights to and from JFK will be scheduled to optimize connections to the airline?s extensive schedule of international, transcontinental and southbound flights from the hub. With the July 2006 schedule, Delta will offer customers service to five major transcontinental markets from JFK ? Las Vegas, Los Angeles, San Diego, San Francisco and Seattle; and will operate the largest international hub at JFK with flights to 31 destinations in Canada, Europe, Latin America and the Caribbean. Additional new routes planned from JFK by summer that have previously been announced include: Los Cabos, Mexico (April 8)*; Budapest, Hungary (May 8); Dublin/Shannon, Ireland (May 15); Manchester, England (May 15); Kiev, Ukraine (June 1)*; and Sao Paulo, Brazil (June 16). With these additional routes, Delta will be the only U.S. airline to offer service to five unique European markets, including Kiev*, Budapest, Istanbul, Moscow and Nice.
*Subject to foreign government approval
In addition to its growing hub at JFK, Delta also offers New York?s leading Shuttle product to Washington, D.C. and Boston from the city?s preferred business airport at LaGuardia; a full-service business center for Delta customers at LaGuardia?s Marine Air Terminal; and nonstop service to all of LaGuardia customers? top business destinations with the introduction of nonstop flights to Chicago-O?Hare and Dallas/Fort Worth operated by Delta Connection carrier Shuttle America, effective April 3. In total, Delta has announced new flights to six nonstop destinations from LaGuardia since December and plans to offer customers flights to 30 of the airport?s most popular destinations by summer.
Delta also continues to make product enhancements for New York customers as it brings the best of its popular Song brand, product and experience back into Delta, beginning May 1, 2006. By 2007, Delta will offer a state-of-the-art, all-digital in-flight entertainment system with live TV, movies, music and video games at every passenger?s seat on long-haul domestic flights and will introduce signature cocktails on most domestic routes. On international flights, Delta this summer will begin refreshing its BusinessElite? product with enhanced seats, including a new in-seat digital entertainment system. Economy enhancements will include all-leather seating, new carpeting, lighting and sidewalls.
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 daily flights to 503 destinations in 94 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.
+From the U.S., based on July 2006 OAG
A portion of travel for some itineraries may be on the Delta Connection carriers Comair, Freedom Airlines and Shuttle America; or Song, Delta?s low-fare service.