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DAILY ATLANTA TO MONTROSE NON-STOP FLIGHTS BEGINS SERVICE IN WINTER 2010-2011!
Expanded Atlanta service increases Telluride/Montrose Connections to Busiest Airport in the World!

TELLURIDE, June 2, 2010 – Delta Air Lines will expand its winter Atlanta non-stop service to Montrose from Saturday only to Daily service beginning December 18, 2010. The Atlanta to Montrose daily non-stop service will run until April 3, 2011. Service will be provided on a CRJ900 76 seat regional jet (64 Coach and 12 First Class Seats) and on a 142 seat MD90 aircraft.

“We’re pleased that Delta will be serving the Telluride/Montrose area on a daily basis this coming winter, said Larry Mallard, President of the Telluride Montrose Regional Air Organization. “Atlanta is the busiest airport in the world and with Delta being the dominant hub carrier at that airport, effective service from Atlanta can greatly help us in increasing skier visitation to the Telluride/Montrose Region.”

“Delta continues to grow our hub in Atlanta with the Daily seasonal to Montrose/Telluride,” said Joe Esposito, Delta’s managing director – Schedule Planning. “Our Montrose/Telluride customers have one-stop access from our eastern hub to 227 destinations across North America, Europe, Asia, Africa and Latin America.”

Delta’s new daily nonstop service between Montrose, Colorado and Atlanta, Georgia is effective December 18, 2010

Flight       Departs                               Arrives
4847       Atlanta at 9:35 a.m.             Montrose/Telluride at 11:33 a.m.
4848      Montrose at 12:15 p.m.       Atlanta at 5:30 p.m.

“The Southeastern part of the United States is the second biggest region for destination skiers and providing more convenient access to fliers from the southeast on the most dominant carrier in this region can only help improve our competitive efforts to attracting these guests.” said Dave Riley, CEO of Telluride Ski Resort.

Delta will be offering a special introductory airfares starting from as low as $139 each way to/from Atlanta plus applicable taxes and fees to celebrate the expansion to Daily Winter Atlanta service to Montrose. While conditions and restrictions apply other key markets in the Southeast and East will also have terrific introductory airfares. Sample markets and starting rates are below:

Airport Airport Between And Sample Each Way Fare:

ATL MTJ Atlanta, GA (ATL) Montrose, CO (MTJ) 139
CHS MTJ Charleston, SC (CHS) Montrose, CO (MTJ) 149
DCA MTJ Washington-Reagan National, DC (DCA) Montrose, CO (MTJ) 149
PBI MTJ West Palm Beach, FL (PBI) Montrose, CO (MTJ) 159
LGA MTJ New York-La Guardia, NY (LGA) Montrose, CO (MTJ) 169
GSO MTJ Greensboro, NC (GSO) Montrose, CO (MTJ) 159

A portion of travel for some itineraries may be on the Delta Connection® carriers: Atlantic Southeast Airlines, Chautauqua, Comair, Compass Airlines, Freedom Airlines, Mesaba, Pinnacle Airlines, Shuttle America, and SkyWest.

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

The expansion of the Delta Atlanta Flight to Daily will more than offset the reduction of winter airline seats to Montrose/Telluride due to the loss of Salt Lake City service on Delta during the winter 20102011 season. The region is also fortunate that United has opted to serve Montrose with upsized non-guaranteed jet service from Denver which also helps replace the Salt Lake City seats and keeps a high level of seats available to the Northwest.

“Even though the Delta Salt Lake City service has been under an airline guarantee since its inception in the 20062007 winter season, due to a reduction in 50 seat regional jet aircraft at Delta, this service is being cut for winter 2010-2011,” said Scott Stewart, Executive Director of the Telluride Montrose Regional Air Organization. “Airline Guarantees, while helpful and often essential for small communities in their air service development efforts, do not always insure you will be able to get and/or sustain air service. The airlines are always considering what markets will provide the greatest profit with the aircraft they have available to operate.”

Delta Air Lines serves more than 160 million customers each year. With its unsurpassed global network, Delta and the Delta Connection carriers offer service to 368 destinations in 66 countries on six continents. Delta employs more than 70,000 employees worldwide and operates a mainline fleet of more than 700 aircraft. A founding member of the SkyTeam global alliance, Delta participates in the industry’s leading trans-Atlantic joint venture with Air France KLM. Including its worldwide alliance partners, Delta offers customers more than 13,000 daily flights, with hubs in Amsterdam, Atlanta, Cincinnati, Detroit, Memphis, Minneapolis-St. Paul, New York-JFK, Paris-Charles de Gaulle, Salt Lake City and Tokyo-Narita. The airline’s service includes the SkyMiles frequent flier program, the world’s largest airline loyalty program; the award-winning BusinessElite service; and more than 45 Delta Sky Clubs in airports worldwide. Customers can check in for flights, print boarding passes, check bags and review flight status at delta.com.

The Telluride Montrose Regional Air Organization focuses on actively pursuing air service to meet local and visitor traveler demand. This is often facilitated through revenue guarantee agreements with air carriers. The estimated yearly direct guest spending economic impact to the region, due to TMRAO’s air program is over $90 Million Dollars and the combined economic activity in the region due to the Telluride and Montrose Airports is over $470 Million Dollars.

Terms and Conditions:
Fares shown available at delta.com. Tickets cost $20 more if purchased from Delta over the phone, $35 more at a Delta ticket counter or ticket office, and these amounts are nonrefundable. Tickets are non-transferable. Seats are limited.
Tickets: Tickets must be purchased no later than July 6, 2010.
Travel Period: Travel may begin on or after January 3, 2011. Travel must be completed by February 10, 2011.
Blackout Dates: None.
Fare Validity: Fares shown are valid for travel to Colorado on Sundays, Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays and from Colorado on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays. Fares are valid in the Economy (Coach) cabin on Delta/Delta Connection carrier flights only.
Minimum Stay: Three nights.
Maximum Stay: 30 days or through February 10, 2011, whichever is earliest. 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.
Taxes/Fees: Federal Excise Tax of $3.70, 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, $23 fee for 1 checked bag and $32 fee for second checked bag when bags are prepaid during online check-in at delta.com. There is a $2 surcharge for the first bag, $3 for the second bag, when checking in via ticket counter, kiosk, or curbside. Allowances subject to size/weight limits. Contact a delta agent or visit delta.com for additional details.
Miscellaneous: Fares, taxes, fees, rules, and offers are subject to change without notice. Other restrictions may apply. ©2010 Delta Air Lines, Inc.

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