Delta Adds Brazil's Amazon Region, Beaches of Northeast Coast to Growing Service...

Delta Adds Brazil's Amazon Region, Beaches of Northeast Coast to Growing Service
Between Atlanta and Latin America

ATLANTA, Aug. 27, 2008 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Delta Air Lines (NYSE:DAL) today
announced it will offer two new direct flights between the United States and
Brazil, offering convenient access for customers traveling to the Amazon region
and to two of the most popular beach destinations in the Brazilian Northeast.

Beginning Dec. 19, 2008, Delta will offer nonstop service between
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport and the Eduardo Gomez
International Airport in Manaus. On Dec. 22, Delta will start service between
Atlanta and the Fortaleza International Airport via the Guararapes International
Airport in Recife.*

This new service increases to 32 the number of weekly flights Delta offers
between the United States and five Brazilian destinations.

Delta currently offers daily nonstop service between Atlanta and New York-JFK
and Sao Paulo's Guarulhos International Airport, and between Atlanta and Rio de
Janeiro's Galeao-Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport. Delta recently also
announced the addition of a seasonal frequency between Atlanta and Sao Paulo,
effective Dec. 20, 2008.

Manaus is the capital of Amazonas, Brazil's largest state and home to the
region's main port. It is the starting point for travelers who want to discover
the wonders of the tropical rainforest and ecological tourism options along the
Rio Negro and Amazon Rivers, the largest in the world.

Recife, the capital of the Brazilian state of Pernambuco, is a gateway to famous
tropical beaches and world-renowned resorts, and hosts one of the main Carnival
festivals of the country.

Fortaleza, the capital of the state of Ceara, lies on the shore of the Atlantic
Ocean, in the northeast of Brazil, offering 16 miles of urban beaches and an
array of tourism, cultural and gastronomic options.

Delta's schedule between Atlanta and Manaus, effective Dec. 19, 2008:
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Flight Departs Arrives Frequency Aircraft
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557 Atlanta at 5 p.m. Manaus at 12:22 a.m. Daily Boeing
737-700
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558** Manaus at 1:30 a.m. Atlanta at 7:09 a.m. Daily Boeing
737-700
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** Service begins Dec. 20, 2008

Delta's schedule between Atlanta and Recife-Fortaleza, effective Dec.
21, 2008:
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Flight Departs Arrives Frequency Aircraft
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90 Atlanta at 9:15 p.m. Recife at 8:05 a.m. Tue., Thurs, Boeing
Fri. Sun. 757-200
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90**** Recife at 9:23 a.m. Fortaleza at 10:45 Mon., Wed., Boeing
a.m. Fri., Sat. 757-200
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90**** Fortaleza at 11:45 Atlanta at 6:40 p.m. Mon., Wed., Boeing
a.m. Fri., Sat. 757-200
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**** Service begins Dec. 22, 2008
One-way or round-trip service between Recife and Fortaleza is not
permitted. All flights must originate or end in the United States.
To kick off the new service, Delta is offering a special one-way introductory
fare of $659*** on the Atlanta-Manaus route, and $599*** on the
Atlanta-Recife-Fortaleza route for travel between Jan. 6 and March 27, 2009.
Round-trip ticket purchase required. Tickets must be purchased by Sept. 8, 2008.
Additional taxes/fees/restrictions/baggage charges may apply. Details are
included below.

"These new flights are the result of the recent limited expansion of the
bilateral agreement between the governments of the United States and Brazil,
which opens the door to new opportunities for tourists as well as new business
ventures between the two countries," said Christophe Didier, Delta's vice
president of Sales and Government Affairs for Latin America and the Caribbean.
"We look forward to continued expansion of this agreement in the future."

Delta Air Lines operates service to more worldwide destinations than any airline
with Delta and Delta Connection flights to 312 destinations in 61 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 393
weekly flights to 47 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 500 worldwide destinations in 105 countries. Customers
can check in for flights, print boarding passes, check bags and flight status at
delta.com.

* Subject to foreign government approval.

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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
September, 8 2008. Travel Period: For all destinations: Travel may begin on or
after January 6, 2009 and must be completed by March 27, 2009. Blackout Dates:
None. 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:
All travel must be completed by March 27, 2009. 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
$50 fee for second checked bag. For all other travel, no fee for 2 checked bags
and $200 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.

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