ATLANTA, May 5 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Delta Air Lines (NYSE: DAL) has lowered leisure fares in most domestic markets. The reductions offer customers flying to or from U.S. cities significant savings on advance-purchase leisure fares to some of the airline's most popular summer travel destinations.

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    Sample reductions, effective immediately, include:



    From             To                            One-way fare* (based on
                                                     round-trip purchase)

    Atlanta          Detroit                                 $69
    Salt Lake City   Portland, Ore.                          $71
    Boston           Myrtle Beach, S.C.                      $87
    New York (LGA)   New Orleans                             $89
    Detroit          Philadelphia                            $89
    Minneapolis      Tampa, Fla.                             $99
    Atlanta          Phoenix                                $109
    New York (JFK)   San Francisco                          $109
    Minneapolis      St. Louis                              $109
    Boston           Indianapolis                           $112

    *Additional taxes/fees/restrictions/baggage charges may apply. See below for details.

Customers should act fast as availability is limited and tickets at these fares must be purchased at delta.com, or via DL reservations or ticket counter at a slightly higher fare, at least 14 days prior to departure and on or before May 18.

Delta Air Lines is the world's largest airline. From its hubs in Atlanta, Cincinnati, Detroit, Memphis, Minneapolis-St. Paul, New York-JFK, Salt Lake City, Paris-Charles de Gaulle, Amsterdam and Tokyo-Narita, Delta, its Northwest subsidiary and Delta Connection carriers offer service to 370 destinations in 66 countries and serve more than 170 million passengers each year. Delta's marketing alliances allow customers to earn and redeem either SkyMiles or WorldPerks on more than 16,000 daily flights offered by SkyTeam and other partners. Delta's more than 70,000 employees worldwide are reshaping the aviation industry as the only U.S. airline to offer a full global network. Customers can check in for flights, print boarding passes, check bags and flight status at delta.com.

A portion of travel for some itineraries may be on Delta Air Lines, Delta's wholly owned subsidiary Northwest Airlines, and the Delta Connection(R) carriers: Atlantic Southeast Airlines, Chautauqua, Comair, Compass Airlines, Freedom Airlines, Mesaba, Pinnacle Airlines, Shuttle America, and SkyWest.

*Terms and Conditions: Fares shown available at delta.com and nwa.com. Tickets cost $20 more if purchased from Delta or Northwest over the phone, $35 more at a Delta or Northwest ticket counter or ticket office, and these amounts are nonrefundable. Tickets are non-transferable. Seats are limited. Tickets: Tickets must be purchased at least 14 days prior to departure, but no later than May 18, 2009. Travel Period: Travel must be completed by September 14, 2009. Blackout Dates: May 22, 25, July 2, 3, 5, and 6, 2009. Fare Validity: Fares shown are valid for travel on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Higher fares are available on Mondays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays. Fares are valid in the Economy (Coach) cabin on Delta/Northwest/Delta Connection carrier flights only. Minimum Stay: Three nights or Saturday night, whichever comes first. Maximum Stay: 30 days or through September 14, 2009, whichever is earliest. Cancellations/Refunds/Changes: Tickets are nonrefundable except in accordance with Delta's and Northwest's cancellation policy. Fees may apply for downgrades/reissues and itinerary changes. Contact an agent or visit delta.com or nwa.com for details. Taxes/Fees: Federal Excise $3.60, Passenger Facility Charge(s) of up to $4.50, and the September 11th Security Fee of up to $2.50 for each flight segment are not included. Taxes and fees must be paid when the ticket is purchased. Baggage Charges: For travel within the United States, $15 fee for 1 checked bag and $25 fee for second checked bag. Allowances subject to size/weight limits. Contact an agent or visit delta.com or nwa.com for details. Miscellaneous: Fares, taxes, fees, rules, and offers are subject to change without notice. Other restrictions may apply. (C)2009 Delta Air Lines, Inc.

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