NEW BERN, N.C., Jan. 31, 2007 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) -- Customers in the Crystal Coast communities of North Carolina soon will be one stop from the world with the addition of new flights between New Bern, N.C. and Atlanta, effective May 6, 2007. Delta Connection carrier Atlantic Southeast Airlines will operate two daily nonstop round-trip flights between the Eastern North Carolina city and Delta's flagship hub in Atlanta, where customers can connect to 416 peak-day departures.
"Delta is pleased to bring the comfort and convenience of regional jet service to customers in New Bern and surrounding communities," said Bob Cortelyou, Delta's vice president -- Network Planning. "We appreciate the initial support received from the Craven County Airport Authority and look forward to continued support from New Bern customers, which will ensure the success of this service for years to come."
With the new service, Delta will offer North Carolina customers 94 peak-day departures to its hubs and focus cities, including nonstop service from Raleigh-Durham, Fayetteville, Asheville, Wilmington, Charlotte, Pinehurst, Greensboro/High Point/Winston-Salem, Jacksonville and now New Bern.
"The Craven County Regional Airport Authority is very pleased to welcome Delta Air Lines and the additional service it provides North Carolina's Crystal Coast communities," said Jim Creech, Airport Authority chairman. "Area travelers and businesses have indicated a desire for even greater air service opportunities -- more destinations, more jets and more airlines. Our new partnership with Delta Air Lines fulfills those desires and the Authority looks forward to a long and flourishing partnership with the carrier."
Creech continued, "The Authority extends a special thank you to the N.C. Department of Transportation's Division of Aviation, specifically Bill Williams, Ted Alman and Dave Thomas, for their advice and support. They've been instrumental in helping us enhance Eastern North Carolina air service and in meeting the travel needs of our growing communities."
Delta's new flights between New Bern and Atlanta will be operated using 40-seat Bombardier regional jets. These quiet, comfortable aircraft feature an all-leather interior and two-by-two seating in which every seat is a window or an aisle.
Flights are available for sale at delta.com and are scheduled as follows:
Delta's new daily service* between New Bern and Atlanta, effective May 6, 2006 Flight Departs Arrives 4921** New Bern at 6:20 a.m. Atlanta at 7:50 a.m. 4491** New Bern at 2:10 p.m. Atlanta at 3:49 p.m. 4490** Atlanta at 12:15 p.m. New Bern at 1:41 p.m. 4920 Atlanta at 8:10 p.m. New Bern 9:42 p.m. *Operated by Delta Connection carrier Atlantic Southeast Airlines **Service begins May 7, 2007
To celebrate Delta's newest service, the airline also is offering special introductory fares from New Bern. Tickets are available for purchase at delta.com or from a travel agent, but customers should act fast as introductory fares must be purchased by Feb. 16, 2007.
Sample one-way introductory airfares (based on a round-trip purchase) between New Bern and: Atlanta $99 Orlando $109 Dallas Fort Worth $119 St. Louis $119 Los Angeles $169 Additional taxes/fees/restrictions apply. Fares shown are available only for purchase on delta.com or from a travel agent. See below for more details.
Delta's flagship hub at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport is the world's largest airline hub. Delta and the Delta Connection carriers offer nearly 1,000 peak-day departures to 243 nonstop destinations from Atlanta -- more nonstop flights and destinations than any airline hub in the world. Delta's Atlanta hub is one of the fastest growing international gateways in the United States, with more than 20 new international markets added in the last year. Atlanta is the home of Delta's largest international hub with flights to 72 international destinations in 45 countries.
Delta Air Lines (Other OTC: DALRQ) offers customers service to more destinations than any global airline with Delta and Delta Connection carrier service to 304 destinations in 52 countries. With more than 50 new international routes added in the last year, Delta is America's fastest growing international airline and is a leader across the Atlantic with flights to 31 trans-Atlantic destinations. To Latin America and the Caribbean, Delta offers nearly 600 weekly flights to 58 destinations. Delta's marketing alliances also allow customers to earn and redeem SkyMiles 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. Including its SkyTeam and worldwide codeshare partners, Delta offers flights to 457 worldwide destinations in 97 countries. Customers can check in for flights, print boarding passes and check flight status at delta.com.
A portion of travel for some itineraries may be on the Delta Connection carriers: Atlantic Southeast Airlines, Chautauqua, Comair, Freedom Airlines, Shuttle America and SkyWest; or Delta codeshare partners Alaska Airlines, American Eagle, ExpressJet, Horizon Air Industries, Mesaba and Pinnacle Airlines.
Restrictions: Fares shown are available for purchase only at delta.com or from your travel agent. Tickets cost $10 more if purchased from Delta over the telephone or $15 more if purchased at an airport or city ticket office, and these amounts are nonrefundable. Travel agents may impose an additional service charge for ticketing. Tickets are non-transferable. Seats are limited and fares may not be available on all flights or in all markets. Tickets: Fares shown are one-way. Round-trip purchase is required. Tickets must be purchased at least 21 days prior to departure, but no later than February 16, 2007. See delta.com for online ticket purchase requirements and restrictions. Travel Period: Travel may begin on or after May 6, 2007. Travel must be completed by June 30, 2007. Blackout Dates: May 25 and 28, 2007 and June 29, 2007. Fare Validity: Fares are valid in the Economy (Coach) cabin on Delta/Delta Connection carrier and certain codeshare partner flights only. Minimum Stay: 3 nights. Maximum Stay: June 30, 2007. 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. Fees may apply for downgrades/reissues and itinerary changes. Delta may allow you to cancel certain electronic tickets until midnight of the day after purchase (or midnight of the departure date of the first flight, whichever comes first) without penalty if purchased at the time of reservation directly from Delta. Contact a Delta agent or visit delta.com for details. Taxes/Fees: Fares do not include a $3.40 Federal Excise Tax, Passenger Facility Charge(s) of up to $4.50, or the September 11th Security Fee of up to $2.50 for each flight segment in the passenger's ticketed itinerary. A flight segment is defined as a takeoff and a landing. These taxes and fees are the responsibility of the passenger and must be paid at the time the ticket is purchased. Miscellaneous: Fares and rules are subject to change without notice. Offers subject to change and void where prohibited by law. Special offers issued at delta.com may not be applied to or combined with other Delta fares or offers. Other restrictions may apply.
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