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· Delta Air Lines Announces SkyBonus Corporate and Travel Agency Sweepstakes Companies eligible to win free trip to Bermuda; travel agents can win trip to Key LargoATLANTA - Delta Air Lines (NYSE:DAL) is offering exclusive sweepstakes to companies that enroll in the SkyBonus program and to travel agencies that refer enrollments. Delta is offering the sweepstakes to celebrate the continued success of Delta's SkyBonus program in the United States and to recognize the value of businesses and their travel agencies. Since 2001, thousands of small- to medium-sized businesses have found the opportunity to earn recognition and rewards through Delta's SkyBonus program. Members can earn a choice of 19 rewards which include free tickets, upgrades, in-flight courtesy coupons, Crown Room Club memberships, Silver Medallion appointments and more. Customers can enroll online at the SkyBonus Web site, delta-skybonus.com, and use the ticketing channel of their choice - including delta.com, an online travel provider, or a traditional travel agency. Companies with $5,000 to $500,000 in annual Delta flown revenue earn points, which they can redeem to reward employees, clients or anyone they choose. Just for joining the free SkyBonus program by Sept. 15, companies will earn 25 bonus points and the chance to win a vacation for two to Grotto Bay Beach Resort, Bermuda, sponsored by the Bermuda Department of Tourism. Travel agents enrolling two companies will earn a chance to win a vacation for two to the secluded tropical paradise of Ocean Pointe Suites in Key Largo, Fla. provided by Delta Vacations. Air transportation for both prizes will be provided by Delta. For complete contest details and rules, see the SkyBonus Web site and more information below. "In today's business travel marketplace, customer loyalty is more important than ever before. We work very closely with our small- to medium-sized business customers to ensure their unique travel needs are fulfilled," said Steve Scheper, Delta's managing director, Online Sales and Services. "Companies can enroll online in less than five minutes and travel agencies can enter the contest by visiting Delta's travel agent Web site and selecting the SkyBonus link." SkyBonus is Delta's globally branded online travel rewards program for small- to medium-sized companies. The U.S. program is offered to U.S.-based companies (including the U.S. Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico) for travel originating in the United States to any Delta destination. Companies located in Europe can join the similar SkyBonus-Europe program by visiting the same online address and selecting their country of residence. At this time, SkyBonus is available in the United States and the following European countries: Belgium, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, The Netherlands, Russia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey and the United Kingdom. After completing an easy online enrollment form, participants can start earning points immediately. Companies designate one employee to administer their SkyBonus account who will have full control over future changes to the company's profile and reward redemptions. Delta Vacations makes it easy to create a customized vacation package in just a few clicks. Customers can see for themselves why purchasing a Delta Vacations package is right for them. Delta Vacations, serving more than 120 destinations in the Caribbean, Hawaii, Mexico, Florida, Orlando, Las Vegas, California, Arizona, New York, New Orleans, ski destinations and Europe. For more information, please go to www.deltavacations.com. Delta Air Lines, the world's second largest airline in terms of passengers carried and the leading U.S. carrier across the Atlantic, offers 5,734 flights each day to 444 destinations in 79 countries on Delta, Song, Delta Express, Delta Shuttle, Delta Connection and Delta's worldwide 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 go to delta.com. For complete contest details and rules, see the SkyBonus Web site. For the corporate contest, see www.delta-skybonus.com and for the agency contest see www.delta.com/travel-agency. Media Contact: Corporate Communications 404-715-2554 |
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