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Delta Air Lines: Delta Makes It Easier to Fly to the Masters in 2009

Tue. December 30, 2008; Posted: 11:56 AM
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AUGUSTA, Ga, Dec 30, 2008 (M2 PRESSWIRE via COMTEX) -- DALW | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating -- Delta Air Lines (NYSE: DAL | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating) is making it easier for customers to stroll the links alongside some of the world's best golfers during the 2009 Masters Tournament at the historic Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Ga. Between April 5 and 13, Delta will add more than 7,000 seats for travel between Augusta and its Atlanta hub, as well as daily service between Augusta and New York's LaGuardia Airport and peak-day service between Augusta and New York-JFK.

The expanded service will be flown on a mix of Boeing 757 and CRJ900 aircraft - all with First and Economy class service - to allow customers to take advantage of onboard amenities including personal, in-seat video-on-demand and 18 channels of live satellite television on all flights operated with 757s.

Flights also will be timed to enable convenient connections between Augusta and more than 200 worldwide destinations via Delta's international hubs in Atlanta and New York

"When you talk about the Masters, no airline is better positioned to carry fans from around the world to this premier sporting event than Delta," said Bob Cortelyou, Delta's senior vice president -- Network Planning. "Delta offers customers the most convenient year-round access to Augusta with more daily seats to and from Augusta Regional Airport than any other airline. And during the Masters, Delta is pleased to strengthen its commitment to Augusta with a 50 percent increase in seat capacity compared to last year."

Additionally, customers in Augusta looking for an opportunity to vacation outside of their hometown while golf fans enjoy the city are invited to take advantage of special fares between Augusta and dozens of U.S. destinations. Special fares are available for purchase now at delta.com but must be ticketed by Jan. 30, 2009. Fares are based on a round-trip purchase and additional taxes/fees/restrictions/baggage charges may apply. See below for details.

From To One-way fare (based on a round-trip purchase)*

Augusta, GA New York-La Guardia $89

Augusta, GA Atlanta $99

Augusta, GA Baltimore $99

Augusta, GA Cleveland, Ohio $99

Augusta, GA Dallas-Fort Worth $109

Augusta, GA Houston-Bush Intercontinental $109

Augusta, GA Washington-Reagan National, DC $109

Augusta, GA San Diego $129

Augusta, GA Little Rock, Ark. $149

Augusta, GA Oklahoma City, Okla. $149

Augusta, GA Salt Lake City $159

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 and Tokyo-Narita, Delta, its Northwest subsidiary and Delta Connection carriers offer service to more than 376 destinations worldwide in 66 countries and serves 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 and its 75,000 worldwide employees 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 the Delta Connection carriers: Atlantic Southeast Airlines, Chautauqua, Comair, Freedom Airlines, Pinnacle Airlines, Shuttle America, and SkyWest; SkyTeam partners: Continental Airlines, and Northwest Airlines; or Delta codeshare partners: Alaska Airlines, American Eagle, Horizon Air Industries, Mesaba, and Pinnacle Airlines.

*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: Tickets must be purchased no later than January 30, 2009. Travel Period: Travel must originate FROM Augusta, GA and may begin on or after March 29, 2009 and must be completed by April 3, 2009. Return travel TO Augusta, GA may begin on/after April 13, 2009 and must be completed by April 17, 2009. Blackout Dates: None. Fare Validity: Fares are valid in the Economy (Coach) cabin on Delta/Delta Connection carrier and certain codeshare partner flights only. Minimum Stay: 3 Nights. Maximum Stay: April 17, 2009.

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.

Taxes/Fees: Federal Excise Tax of $3.50 ($3.60 for tickets purchased on or after 1/1/09), 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. Taxes and fees must be paid when the ticket is purchased. Baggage Charges: For travel within the United States, $15 for 1 checked bag and $25 for second checked bag. Allowances subject to size/weight limits. 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. 2008 Delta Air Lines, Inc.

M2 Communications Ltd disclaims all liability for information provided within M2 PressWIRE. Data supplied by named party/parties. Further information on M2 PressWIRE can be obtained at http://www.presswire.net on the world wide web. Inquiries to info@m2.com.

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