NEW YORK, Feb. 10, 2009 – Delta Air Lines (NYSE: DAL) today announced new nonstop daily service between New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Port-au-Prince, Haiti, starting June 20, 2009. The new flights are the first Delta service to Haiti since the 1950s when Delta flew from New Orleans to Port-au-Prince.
“Delta’s long-standing commitment to the Caribbean basin is now reinforced as we provide the growing population of Haitians in the tri-state area with more options to visit friends and loved ones in their native country,” said Gail Grimmett, Delta’s senior vice president in New York City.
Delta’s schedule between New York-JFK and Port-au-Prince starting June 20:
Flight |
Departs |
Arrives |
Frequency |
DL 435 |
New York-JFK at 9 a.m. |
Port-au-Prince at 11:54 a.m. |
Daily |
DL 436 |
Port-au-Prince at 12:54 p.m. |
New York-JFK at 5:39 p.m. |
Daily |
Delta also will bring back daily nonstop service between New York’s LaGuardia Airport and Bermuda beginning May 22, 2009. This flight complements Delta’s nonstop service to Bermuda from Boston and Atlanta. At only 774 miles from New York City, Bermuda is a 21 -square-mile paradise of year-round mild, semi-tropical climate.
Delta’s schedule between New York-LaGuardia and Bermuda starting May 22:
Flight |
Departs |
Arrives |
Frequency |
DL 576 |
New York-LaGuardia at 11:45 a.m. |
Bermuda at 3 p.m. |
Daily |
DL 575 |
Bermuda at 3:50 p.m. |
New York-LaGuardia at 4:55 p.m. |
Daily |
To celebrate the start of new service to Haiti and Bermuda, Delta has launched special introductory fares for early-bird customers.
Delta is offering a special one-way introductory fare of $129** for travel between JFK and Port-au-Prince from June 20 through July 31, 2009, and for travel between LaGuardia and Bermuda from May 22 through July 15, 2009. A round-trip ticket purchase is required and tickets must be purchased by Feb. 23, 2009. Additional taxes/fees/restrictions/baggage charges may apply. Details are included below.
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*Subject to foreign government approval.
**Terms and Conditions
Restrictions: Fares shown are available at delta.com. Tickets cost $20 more if purchased from Delta over the phone, or at a Delta ticket counter, and this amount is nonrefundable. Tickets are nontransferable. Seats are limited. Tickets: Fare shown is one-way; round trip purchase is required. Tickets must be purchased within 24 hours after reservations are made and no later than February 23, 2009. Travel Period: For Bermuda: Travel may begin on or after May 22, 2009 and must be completed by July 15, 2009; For Port-au-Prince: Travel may begin on or after June 20, 2009 and must be completed by July 31, 2009. Blackout Dates: None. Fare Validity: Fares are valid only in the Economy (Coach) cabin via nonstop flights operated by Delta Air Lines. Minimum Stay: 3 days. Maximum Stay: 30 days. Taxes/Fees: Federal Excise Tax of $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. International fares do not include U.S. International Air Transportation Tax of up to $32.20 and U.S. and foreign user, inspection, security or other similarly based charges, fees or taxes of up to $299, depending on itinerary. Taxes and fees must be paid when the ticket is purchased. Baggage Charges: For travel within the United States/PR/U.S. Virgin Islands, $15 for 1 checked bag and $25 for second checked bag. For all other travel, no fee for 2 checked bags and $200 fee for third checked bag. Allowances subject to size/weight limits. Contact a delta agent or visit delta.com for details. Cancellations/Refunds/Changes: Tickets are nonrefundable except in accordance with Delta’s cancellation policy. Fees may apply for downgrades/reissues and itinerary changes. Contact a Delta agent or visit delta.com for details. Miscellaneous: Fares, taxes, fees, rules, and offers are subject to change without notice. Other restrictions may apply. ©2009 Delta Air Lines, Inc.