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December 14th, 2004
REDMOND TO SALT LAKE CITY FLIGHTS START MARCH 1 2005

Delta Doubles Oregon Destinations with New
Jet Service at Medford, Redmond/Bend

Low introductory fares invite Oregon customers to try new Delta Connection service

SALT LAKE CITY, Dec. 14, 2004 – Delta (NYSE: DAL) customers soon will have doubly good reason to fly Delta between Oregon and the airline’s Salt Lake City hub.  Beginning March 1, 2005, Delta Connection carrier SkyWest Airlines will introduce new daily nonstop jet service between Salt Lake City and Medford, Ore., and between Salt Lake City and Redmond/Bend, Ore., doubling the number of Delta destinations in the Beaver State.

Customers in both Medford and Redmond/Bend will enjoy two daily flights to Salt Lake City, where they will have access to more than 375 daily Delta and Delta Connection flights to 80 destinations.  The new service will be operated with quiet, comfortable Bombardier CRJ200 regional jets. 

With the new service, Delta and Delta Connection carriers will offer Oregon customers a total of 19 daily departures from four hometown airports – Eugene, Medford, Portland and Redmond/Bend.

“Delta’s new schedule will give Oregon travelers more options,” said Sen. Gordon Smith.  “Whether traveling for business or pleasure, the new flights will attract commerce and tourism that will benefit Oregon’s economy.”

Added Sen. Ron Wyden, “These new travel options mean even more people will be able to enjoy and help to grow central and southern Oregon’s unique business and recreational opportunities.  I can attest that Delta’s confidence in these regions is well-placed.”

Delta Connection’s new service at Medford will connect customers directly to the industrial, medical and service center of Southern Oregon and Northern California. Visitors to Medford also enjoy excellent whitewater rafting, snow skiing, hiking, fishing and renowned Oregon wineries.  Redmond/Bend, Ore., meanwhile, is located east of Oregon’s Cascade mountain range and is considered one of the fastest growing industrial and residential communities in the state. 

"Residents of Southern and Central Oregon welcome Delta's new service from Salt Lake City,” said U.S. Rep. Greg Walden of Oregon’s second congressional district.  “These new options will make traveling easier for business fliers as well as vacationers.  It's another sign that our economy is gaining strength, and it's also another asset for our communities as they recruit new businesses to our part of Oregon.  While Central and Southern Oregon are well served today, as a frequent flyer I can tell you additional carriers and routes are a real benefit.”

To celebrate the new service, Delta is offering special introductory fares for customers traveling to or from Medford or Redmond/Bend.  Sample fares are one-way based on a roundtrip purchase (roundtrip purchase required).  Fares require a 14-day advance purchase.  See below for details and other important restrictions.

SAMPLE ONE-WAY SALE FARES*
(BASED ON A ROUNDTRIP PURCHASE)

*Additional taxes/fees/restrictions apply

Delta Connection carrier SkyWest’s new schedule between Salt Lake City and Medford, effective March 1, 2005:

                * Effective Feb. 28, 2005

  Delta Connection carrier SkyWest’s new schedule between Salt Lake City and Redmond/Bend, effective March 1, 2005:

* Effective Feb. 28, 2005

Delta Air Lines is proud to celebrate its 75th anniversary in 2004. Delta 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 496 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. For more information, please visit delta.com.

Terms and Conditions

A portion of travel for some itineraries may be on the Delta Connection carriers: Atlantic Southeast Airlines, Chautauqua, Comair, and SkyWest; codeshare partner American Eagle; or Song, Delta`s low fare service.

Restrictions: Tickets are non-transferable. Seats are limited and fares may not be available on all flights. Tickets: Fares shown are one-way. Roundtrip purchase is required. Tickets must be purchased on or before December 29, 2004. Ticketing must be completed by midnight 1 day after the reservations are confirmed or at least 14 days prior departure whichever occurs first, but no later than December 29, 2004.  See delta.com for online ticket purchase requirements and restrictions. Travel Period: Travel may begin on or after March 1, 2005 and must be completed by April 30, 2005. Blackout Dates: Travel is not permitted March 24/25/26/27 and April 3/14/15/16/17/23/24, 2005. Fare Validity: Fares are valid in the Economy (Coach) cabin. Minimum Stay: None. Maximum Stay: Through April 30, 2005. Cancellations/Refunds/Changes: Fares are 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. Contact a Delta agent or visit delta.com for details. Taxes/Fees: Fares do not include a $3.10 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. Fares do not include Passenger Facility Charge(s) of up to $18.00, depending on itinerary or September 11th Security Fee of up to $10 per round-trip. Miscellaneous: Fares and rules are subject to change without notice. Other restrictions may apply. © 2004 Delta Air Lines, Inc.

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