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ATLANTA AND ANTIGUA:
DELTA OFFERS CUSTOMERS A TROPICAL CONNECTION IN DECEMBER
Customers can enjoy twice-weekly service beginning Dec. 18;
special introductory fare available for a limited time
ATLANTA, Oct. 12, 2005 – Delta
Air Lines’ customers in the United States soon will be able to
leave the chill of December for the warm trade winds of a new
tropical destination. As part of its significant international
expansion into new markets in Latin America and the Caribbean,
Delta will launch the only non-stop service between Atlanta and
the island of Antigua on Dec. 18, 2005. And a special introductory
fare will make a visit even more inviting.
"This new service to Antigua reaffirms our efforts to establish Atlanta as the
most convenient gateway for service to and from the Caribbean,” said James Sarvis,
Delta’s director for Latin America and the Caribbean. “Atlanta's excellent geographical
location and unequalled number of connecting opportunities will benefit customers
in both our nations."
“We are indeed delighted to welcome Delta service to Antigua, and we celebrate
this partnership as a major accomplishment for our islands,” said the Hon. Harold
Lovell, Antigua’s Minister of Tourism and Civil Aviation. “This service benefits
all of us by increasing accessibility for consumers through Delta’s domestic
and international network and by allowing us to expand our number of visitors.”
Beginning today for a limited time, customers may take advantage of a special
introductory fare of $198 each way, based on a roundtrip purchase, for travel
between Dec. 18, 2005, and April 26, 2006. Additional taxes/fees/restrictions
apply. The fare is available for purchase only on delta.com or from a travel
agent. Customers should start planning because tickets must be purchased no
later than Nov. 30, 2005. See below for more details.
Delta’s new non-stop service between Atlanta and Antigua operates
Sunday and Wednesday, effective Dec. 18:
Flight |
Departs |
Arrives |
1613 |
Atlanta
at 10:20 a.m. |
Antigua
at 3:30 p.m. |
1616 |
Antigua
at 4:30 p.m. |
Atlanta
at 8:10 p.m. |
Antigua and neighboring
Barbuda, in the Leeward Caribbean islands, offer visitors the
quintessential tropical experience, with beautiful white sand
beaches and tall swaying palms. The coral reefs and calm, clear
waters that ring the islands provide spectacular opportunities
for scuba, and snorkel enthusiasts to view the brightly colored
Caribbean marine life. Nights in Antigua are accented by some
of the best steel bands in the Caribbean, with limbo dancers
and calypso singers to complete the picture.
Delta will operate this new service between Atlanta and Antigua with Boeing
737-800 aircraft. For schedules and fares to the many other destinations Delta
serves in the Caribbean, customers should visit delta.com.
With its extensive Caribbean network, Delta currently serves a total of 25
markets in 11 countries from the United States, including nine destinations
served from the airline’s largest hub and gateway to the world -- Atlanta.
By the end of 2005, Delta plans to begin new daily service between Atlanta
and Punta Cana*, (Nov. 19) and Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic* (Dec. 1),
and three-times per week service between Atlanta and Barbados* (Dec. 8), as
well as expanded service between Atlanta and St. Maarten (daily beginning Nov.
19) and St. Lucia (daily, beginning Dec. 1).
* Routes are subject to foreign
government approval.
Delta Air Lines is the world’s second-largest airline in terms
of passengers carried and the leading U.S. carrier across the Atlantic,
offering daily flights
to 502 destinations in 88 countries on Delta, Song, Delta Shuttle, the Delta
Connection carriers and its worldwide partners. Delta's marketing alliances
allow customers to earn and redeem frequent flier miles 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.
Restrictions: Fare shown is available for purchase only on delta.com or from
your 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: Fare shown is one-way.
Round-trip purchase is required. Tickets must be purchased within 72 hours
after reservations are made, but no later than Nov. 30, 2005 See delta.com
for online ticket purchase requirements and restrictions. Travel Period: Service
between Atlanta and Antigua is offered on Sundays and Wednesdays. Travel must
commence Dec. 18, 2005 through April 26, 2006. Travel must be completed by
May 24, 2006. Blackout Dates: None. Fare Validity: Fare is valid in the Economy
(Coach) cabin on Delta flights only. Minimum Stay: 2 nights. Maximum Stay:
1 month. Cancellations/Refunds/Changes: Fare is 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 itinerary changes. Delta may allow you to cancel certain 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: Fare does not include a $3.20 Federal Excise
Tax, which will be imposed on each flight segment in the passenger’s ticketed
itinerary. A flight segment is defined as a takeoff and a landing. Fare does
not include Passenger Facility Charge(s) of up to $18, depending on itinerary
or September 11th Security Fee of up to $10 per round-trip. International fares
do not include U.S. International Air Transportation tax of up to $28.20 and
U.S. and foreign user, inspection, security or other similarly based charges,
fees or taxes of up to $250, 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. 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. © 2005
Delta Air Lines, Inc.
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