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· Delta Connection To Offer Customers Expanded Jet Service Between Delta's Cincinnati Hub, Bangor, Maine And Tri-cities, Tenn. And From Delta's Atlanta Hub And Flint, Mich. CINCINNATI (Aug. 5, 2003) - Delta Connection will offer customers expanded daily nonstop jet service between Delta Air Lines' (NYSE: DAL) hub at Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky and Bangor, Maine, with one additional round-trip flight to begin Sept. 28, 2003. Delta Connection carrier Comair will operate the new flight with Bombardier CRJ regional jets.
With the new schedule, customers traveling between Cincinnati and Bangor will have a choice of four daily Delta and Delta Connection departures. "Our customers, especially business travelers, tell us that having a selection of flight times is important to them," said Fred Buttrell, president and chief executive officer of Delta Connection, Inc. "Adding a round-trip flight between Bangor and Cincinnati allows Delta Connection to offer even greater customer convenience." Customers traveling through Delta's hub in Cincinnati may choose from more than 560 daily departures to 125 non-stop domestic and international destinations. 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 350 regional jets throughout North America. Additional Cincinnati to Bangor Service (Effective Sept. 28, 2003) Flight Departure Arrival Equipment 5445 11:45 a.m. 2:01 p.m. CRJ Additional Bangor to Cincinnati Service (Effective Sept. 28, 2003) Flight Departure Arrival Equipment 5527 2:30 p.m. 5:02 p.m. CRJ ---------------------------------------- CINCINNATI (Aug. 5, 2003) - Delta Connection will offer customers expanded daily nonstop jet service between Delta Air Lines' (NYSE: DAL) hub at Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky and Tri-Cities, Tenn., effective Sept. 28, 2003. Delta Connection carrier Comair will operate one additional round-trip flight with Bombardier CRJ regional jets. With the new schedule, Delta Connection customers traveling between Cincinnati and Tri-Cities will have a choice of five daily Delta Connection departures. "Having a selection of flight times is important to our customers, especially business travelers," said Fred Buttrell, president and chief executive officer of Delta Connection, Inc. "Adding a round-trip flight in the morning between Tri-Cities and Cincinnati allows even greater customer convenience with Delta Connection service." Customers traveling through Delta's hub in Cincinnati may choose from more than 560 daily departures to 125 non-stop domestic and international destinations. 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 350 regional jets throughout North America. Additional Cincinnati to Tri-Cities Service (Effective Sept. 28, 2003) Flight Departure Arrival Equipment 5494 8:50 a.m. 9:52 a.m. CRJ Additional Tri-Cities to Cincinnati Service (Effective Sept. 28, 2003) Flight Departure Arrival Equipment 5494 10:15 a.m. 11:15 a.m. CRJ ---------------------------------------- New flights offer customers more choices, including access to Delta's largest hub FLINT, MI (August 5, 2003) - Delta Connection will offer customers daily nonstop jet service between Flint, Mich., and Delta Air Lines' (NYSE: DAL) hub at Atlanta Hartsfield International Airport, effective Sept. 20. Delta Connection carrier Comair will operate the new flights with the popular Bombardier CRJ regional jets. The new jet service to Atlanta complements three daily nonstop jet flights currently offered by Delta Connection between Flint's Bishop International Airport and Delta's second largest hub at Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport. "We have seen great support in Flint for Delta Connection service to Cincinnati," said Fred Buttrell, president and chief executive officer of Delta Connection, Inc. "Adding more flights and access to Delta's largest hub in Atlanta helps our Flint-area customers find the right flight at the right time to meet even more of their travel needs." Customers traveling through Delta's hub in Atlanta may choose from more than 910 daily departures to 184 non-stop domestic and international destinations. Known as one of the quietest commercial aircraft in the world, the Bombardier CRJ has revolutionized air travel through its broad passenger appeal, convenience and comfort. The plane carries passengers in a comfortable two-by-two seating arrangement; every seat is a window or aisle, with no middle seats. 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 350 regional jets throughout North America. For more information, please contact Delta Reservations, 1-800-221-1212, or visit delta.com. Flint to Atlanta Service (Effective Sept. 20, 2003) Flight Departure Arrival Equipment 5165* 7:12 a.m. 9:00 a.m. CRJ 5166 11:57 a.m. 1:45 p.m. CRJ 5657 5:35 p.m. 7:23 p.m. CRJ Atlanta to Flint Service (Effective Sept. 20, 2003 Flight Departure Arrival Equipment 5166* 9:37 a.m. 11:27 a.m. CRJ 5226 4:00 p.m. 5:50 p.m. CRJ 5651 8:15 p.m. 10:05 p.m. CRJ *Flights begin Sept. 21, 2003. Media Contact: Corporate Communications 859-767-1500 |
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