Delta Offers Special Fare On New Nonstop Service Between Atlanta and Kuwait

ATLANTA, July 31, 2008 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) -- Delta Air Lines (NYSE:DAL) today
announced a limited time introductory, one-way fare of $589* on its new nonstop
route between Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport and Kuwait City,
Kuwait. The offer applies to tickets purchased before Aug. 15, 2008 for travel
between Nov. 7 and Dec. 13, 2008. (*Additional taxes/fees/restrictions/ baggage
charges may apply. Round trip purchase required. Details are included below.)

Kuwait is the fourth richest country in the world. The Atlanta to Kuwait flight,
which begins Nov. 7**, strengthens Delta's leadership position in the Middle
East, complementing existing service from Atlanta to Dubai and Tel Aviv; and
from New York-JFK to Istanbul, Tel Aviv, Cairo and Amman.

"With the Kuwait flight, Delta now offers more service to the Middle East than
all other U.S. carriers combined," said Robert Cortelyou, senior vice president
- Network Planning. "With 37 weekly frequencies to six destinations in the
Middle East, Delta is the right airline for leisure and business travel, as well
as cargo to the region."

Traffic between the United States and Middle East is one of the fastest growing
markets in aviation. The Middle East is a key component of Delta's international
expansion. Since 2005, the airline has added more than 60 new international
destinations to its network, and Delta is now the leading carrier across the
Atlantic with 44 destinations, more than any other airline.

Passengers on Delta's flights between Atlanta and Kuwait travel on Boeing
777-200ER aircraft. Customers seated in Delta's award-winning BusinessElite
cabin enjoy all-leather sleeper seats with 60 inches of legroom, innovative food
offerings designed by celebrity chef Michelle Bernstein, on-demand personal
in-seat entertainment, as well as upgraded pillow, duvet cover and amenity kit.
Economy class customers also enjoy all-leather economy seats, amenity kits and
recently enhanced food offerings.

On flights to and from Kuwait, Delta's service also features Arabic-speaking
flight attendants, in-flight movies with Arabic subtitles, as well as Halal meal
options in BusinessElite and Middle Eastern selections in economy.

Delta's new nonstop service between Atlanta and Kuwait is scheduled as follows:

Flight Departs Arrives Effective Frequency
DL 158 Atlanta at Kuwait at Nov. 7, 2008 Tue., Thu., Fri.,
9:35 p.m. 6:50 p.m. Sat.
(next day)
DL 159 Kuwait at Atlanta at Nov. 8, 2008 Wed., Fri., Sat.
11:35 p.m. 7:05 a.m.
(next day)
DL 159 Kuwait at Atlanta at Nov. 10, 2008 Mon.
12:10 a.m. 7:40 a.m.
Delta Air Lines operates service to more worldwide destinations than any airline
with Delta and Delta Connection flights to 327 destinations in 62 countries.
Delta has added more international capacity than any major U.S. airline during
the last two years and is the leader across the Atlantic with flights to 44
trans-Atlantic markets. To Latin America and the Caribbean, Delta offers 609
weekly flights to 62 destinations. Delta's marketing alliances also allow
customers to earn and redeem SkyMiles on more than 16,000 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. Including its SkyTeam and worldwide codeshare partners,
Delta offers flights to 499 worldwide destinations in 105 countries. Customers
can check in for flights, print boarding passes and check flight status at
delta.com.

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TERMS AND CONDITIONS:

* Restrictions: Fare shown is available at delta.com. Tickets cost $25 more if
purchased from Delta over the phone, or at a Delta ticket counter, and this
amount is nonrefundable. Tickets are nontransferable. Seats are limited.
Tickets: Fare shown is one-way. Round-trip purchase is required. Tickets must be
purchased within 72 hours after reservations are made and no later than August
15, 2008. Travel Period: Travel may begin November 7, 2008 through December 13,
2008. Blackout Dates: To and from KWI: December 12, 2008 -January 10, 2009. Fare
Validity: Fare is valid only in the Economy (Coach) cabin via nonstop flights
operated by Delta Air Lines. Minimum Stay: Saturday night. Maximum Stay: 3
months. Taxes/Fees: A $3.50 Federal Excise Tax, Passenger Facility Charge(s) of
up to $4.50 for each flight segment, and the September 11th Security Fee of up
to $2.50 for each flight segment are not included. Fares do not include U.S.
International Air Transportation Tax of up to $30.80 and U.S. and foreign user,
inspection, security or other similarly based charges, fees or taxes of up to
$299, depending on itinerary. Taxes and fees must be paid when the ticket is
purchased. Baggage Charges: For travel within the United States/PR/U.S. Virgin
Islands, no fee for 1 checked bag and $25 fee for second checked bag. For all
other travel, no fee for 2 checked bags and $150 fee for third checked bag.
Allowances subject to size/weight limits. Contact a Delta agent or visit
delta.com for details. 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. Miscellaneous: Fares, taxes, fees, rules, and offers are
subject to change without notice. Other restrictions may apply.

** Service subject to foreign government approval.

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