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· Delta Connection Offers Introductory Fares For Service Between State College, Pa., And Delta's Cincinnati Hub STATE COLLEGE, Pa. - Delta Connection is offering customers low introductory fares to 126 cities to celebrate new nonstop jet service between State College, Pa., and Delta Air Lines' (NYSE: DAL) hub at Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport. Delta Connection carrier Comair will operate three daily round-trip flights between Cincinnati and University Park Airport in State College beginning July 22, 2003, using the Bombardier CRJ regional jet. This is the first jet service for State College customers.
Tickets must be purchased by July 18, 2003. Fares require a roundtrip 14-day advance purchase and a Saturday night stay. The fares are valid for travel July 22 through Oct.22, 2003. Some blackout dates apply. See below for details and other important restrictions. EXAMPLES OF DELTA'S STATE COLLEGE ROUND-TRIP FARES Between State College and - Sale fare Cincinnati $148 Indianapolis $154 New Orleans $262 Orlando $246 San Francisco $372 "Customers in the State College/Centre County region will enjoy the convenience of new nonstop jet service to Cincinnati, where they will have a choice of more than 550 daily Delta and Delta Connection flights to 124 domestic and international destinations," said Fred Buttrell, president and chief executive officer, Delta Connection, Inc. "As the home of Pennsylvania State University and host to a growing economy, State College area residents can benefit from dependable and frequent jet service." Known for its convenience, comfort and speed, the CRJ carries passengers in a two-by-two seating arrangement; every seat is an aisle or window, with no middle seats. The plane can cruise at a speed of 530 mph at altitudes as high as 41,000 feet and is recognized as the quietest commercial jet aircraft in the world. Delta Connection carriers include Delta's wholly owned subsidiaries Atlantic Southeast Airlines and Comair, additional regional carriers Atlantic Coast Airlines, Chautauqua Airlines and SkyWest Airlines, and codeshare partner American Eagle (in California). Delta Connection carriers operate more than 325 regional jets throughout North America. New State College service: State College to Cincinnati (Effective July 22, 2003) Flight Departure Arrival Equipment 5733* 6:30 a.m. 7:51 a.m. CRJ 5703 12:20 p.m. 1:41 p.m. CRJ 5735 6:05 p.m. 7:26 p.m. CRJ *Effective July 23, 2003 Cincinnati to State College (Effective July 22, 2003) Flight Departure Arrival Equipment 5703 10:45 a.m. 11:59 a.m. CRJ 5735 3:15 p.m. 4:29 p.m. CRJ 5942 7:15 p.m. 8:29 p.m. CRJ A portion of travel may be on the following Delta Connection carriers: Atlantic Coast Airlines, Atlantic Southeast Airlines, Chautauqua Airlines, Comair, SkyWest Airlines or codeshare partner American Eagle. Restrictions: Tickets are non-transferable. Seats are limited and fares may not be available on all flights or in all markets. Purchase Requirements: Fares shown are round-trip and require round-trip purchase at least 14 days prior to departure. Ticketing Period: Except for purchases at delta.com, purchase must be made within 1 day of reservation confirmation or 14 days prior to departure, whichever comes first but no later than July 18, 2003. See delta.com for online ticket purchase requirements and restrictions. Travel Period: Travel may commence on/after July 22, 2003. All travel must be completed no later than Oct. 22, 2003. Blackout Date(s): Aug. 29;July 3, 6; Sept. 1, 2003. Fare Validity: Fares are valid in the Economy (Coach) Cabin. The portion of travel between Cincinnati, Ohio and State College, Pa., must be via nonstop service. All travel to/from destinations beyond Cincinnati, Ohio must be via this connecting point. Min./Max. Stay: A Saturday night minimum stay is required. Maximum stay: None. Cancellations/Refunds: Fares are nonrefundable. Changes/Standby: Certain changes are permitted on/before departure date of original ticketed flight for a fee of $100 plus any applicable fare difference, otherwise the ticket will have no value. Taxes/Fees: Fares do not include a $3.00 Federal Excise Tax, which will be imposed on each flight segment of your 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. These fees are the responsibility of the passenger and must be paid at the time of purchase. Miscellaneous: Fares and rules are subject to change without notice. Other restrictions may apply. (c) 2003 Delta Air Lines, Inc. Media Contact: Corporate Communications 859-767-1500 |
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