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G'DAY USA, the annual celebration of all things Australian, is launching next week around the country. Qantas Airways, Australia's premier airline, is kicking off the festivities by offering travelers huge savings with 40% off year-round Economy & Premium Economy and up to 60% off Business airfares on select flights between key U.S. and Australian cities.

These special fares, which must be booked by January 26, 2010, are valid on flights departing New York (JFK), Los Angeles (LAX) and San Francisco (SFO) for Sydney (SYD), Brisbane (BNE) and Melbourne (MEL). Rates are listed as the cost per person, round-trip:

• Qantas Economy

Flights departing Los Angeles or San Francisco from $798*

Flights departing New York (JFK) from $998*

Valid for travel May 1 - June 8 and July 24 - September 21, 2010

• Qantas Premium Economy

Flights departing Los Angeles or San Francisco from $2,198*

Flights departing New York (JFK) from $2,338*

Valid for travel February 1 - August 31, 2010

• Qantas Business

Flights departing Los Angeles or San Francisco to Sydney from $4,439* (to Melbourne from $5,439* or Brisbane from $4,939*)

Flights departing New York (JFK) to Sydney from $4,943*, to Melbourne from $5,943* or Brisbane from $6,139*

Valid for 2010 year-round travel with 50-day advance purchase

"As a founding sponsor of G'DAY USA, Qantas seeks to introduce Americans to the fascinating culture and people of Australia. This year will be the year of great travel deals to Australia, and we are thrilled to offer these exclusive fares -- and such a wide range of itinerary options -- to U.S. travelers in search of the ultimate vacation experience," said Mr. Wally Mariani, Qantas Senior Executive Vice President for the Americas.

Last month, Qantas took delivery of its fifth new A380 aircraft and is awaiting delivery of its sixth. Upon arrival of the sixth A380 aircraft, the airline will offer daily A380 service from Los Angeles to Sydney (currently four flights per week) and an increase from two to three flights per week from Los Angeles to Melbourne. Qantas, boasting over 55 years of experience in flying between Australia and the United States, invented Business Class in 1979, and was recently named "Airline with Best Business-Class in the World, 2009" by Business Traveler magazine.

To book the G'DAY USA travel deals, visit www.qantas.com, call 1.800.227.4691 or contact your preferred travel agent.

*Fare sale available on Qantas-operated flights. Taxes/fees/September 11 security charges of approximately $120 are additional depending on itinerary chosen. Seats are limited, restrictions apply. Visit www.qantas.com for more details.

SOURCE Qantas Airways

JetBlue Airways (Nasdaq: JBLU) today kicked off sales on two of its newest Caribbean routes, linking Boston and Orlando with Montego Bay, on Jamaica's north coast. Nonstop flights on both routes are set to begin in the New Year, subject to receipt of government operating authority, just in time for a mid-winter getaway to one of the region's most popular destinations.

"We're proud to add more flights to Jamaica and expand on our commitment to being the carrier of choice to the Caribbean," said Scott Laurence, JetBlue's vice president of network planning. "With JetBlue, all customers can enjoy a free first checked-bag, free in-flight entertainment, unlimited free snacks, and the most legroom in coach(c), key amenities no other airline matches. With as many as 71 flights per day to the region this winter, JetBlue has a flight and a destination for everyone."

Boston - Montego Bay

At Boston's Logan International Airport, JetBlue will debut new nonstop service to Montego Bay -- its 33rd destination -- on Jan. 9, 2010, subject to receipt of government operating authority. Fares start at $149(b) each way. JetBlue already offers nonstop service to more cities than any other carrier in Boston. The new Montego Bay flight will operate on Saturdays, complementing JetBlue's existing daily connecting service to Montego Bay via New York/JFK. Customers interested in other sunspots this winter can take advantage of JetBlue's nonstop service from Logan to Aruba; Cancun, Mexico; Nassau, Bahamas; San Juan, Puerto Rico; Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic; and St. Maarten.

JetBlue's schedule between Boston and Montego Bay:

    Boston (BOS) to                      Montego Bay, Jamaica (MBJ) to
    Montego Bay, Jamaica (MBJ)           Boston (BOS)
    --------------------------           -----------------------------
    Depart - Arrive                      Depart - Arrive
    --------------------------           -----------------------------
    11:55 a.m. - 3:45 p.m.               4:45 p.m. - 8:53 p.m.
    --------------------------           -----------------------------
          -- Service begins Jan. 9, 2010, subject to receipt of government
                               operating authority  --

Orlando - Montego Bay

Daily service between Orlando International Airport and Montego Bay is set to begin Feb. 8, 2010, subject to receipt of government operating authority, with fares as low as $69(a) each way. Montego Bay is JetBlue's 23rd nonstop destination from its growing Orlando focus city, and one of 8 destinations offered by JetBlue from Central Florida to the Caribbean and Latin America including Bogota, Colombia; Cancun, Mexico; Nassau, Bahamas; San Jose, Costa Rica; Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic; and Aguadilla, Ponce, and San Juan, Puerto Rico.

JetBlue's schedule between Orlando and Montego Bay:

    Orlando (MCO) to                  Montego Bay, Jamaica (MBJ) to
    Montego Bay, Jamaica (MBJ)        Orlando (MCO)
    --------------------------        -----------------------------
    Depart - Arrive                   Depart - Arrive
    --------------------------        -----------------------------
    10:30 a.m. - 12:23 p.m.           1:18 p.m. - 3:31 p.m.
    --------------------------        -----------------------------
      -- Service begins Feb. 8, 2010, subject to receipt of government
                            operating authority  --

With JetBlue, every low fare to Montego Bay -- or any of the airline's 17 destinations in the Caribbean and Latin America -- comes packed with premium amenities including the most legroom in coach of any U.S. airline (c), unlimited free snacks and drinks, and JetBlue's award-winning customer service. Book yours now at www.jetblue.com.

Here's a simple way to save money on a trip to your favorite sunny destinations this fall: grab a great low fare on American Airlines and make a dash for an exciting spot in the Caribbean, the Virgin Islands, Mexico, the Bahamas, or Bermuda. The choice is up to you and your imagination, because American is offering truly attractive fares throughout its extensive network of sun-drenched destinations.

American, a founding member of the global oneworld(R) Alliance, has low fares available for travel beginning Sept. 3 and completed by Nov. 19. (See dates below.) So, make plans now to take in the sights at some of the most beautiful places on earth.

Wherever you're headed, tickets must be purchased by Sept. 15, 2009, so contact American Airlines soon. Here are the highlights of American's special fares:

• Available from the U.S. to destinations throughout the Caribbean, the Virgin Islands, and Mexico
• Purchase tickets no later than Sept. 15, 2009
• No advance purchase requirement
• No embargo dates
• Travel dates:
  • Begin travel between Sept. 3 - Nov. 17, 2009
  • Complete travel by Nov. 19, 2009
• Minimum stay 2 days
• Maximum stay 30 days
• For rules and restrictions, see the terms and conditions below, or visit American's Web site, AA.com
  

Here are samples of American's great low fares. Fare amounts shown are each way based on off-peak, round-trip, Economy Class travel purchased on AA.com.

    Bermuda and Select Bahamas, Caribbean and Mexico Destinations

                                                   Fare Each Way Based on
             City Pair                              Round-Trip Purchase*

    Orlando - Kingston, Jamaica                              $70
    Los Angeles - Cabo San Lucas, Mexico                     $76
    Boston - Freeport, Bahamas                               $79
    Boston - Nassau, Bahamas                                 $89
    Miami - Grand Cayman, Cayman Is.                         $89
    Washington, D.C. - Kingston, Jamaica                     $95
    Chicago - Montego Bay, Jamaica                          $100
    New York - Bermuda                                      $107
    Baltimore - St. Thomas, U.S.V.I.                        $112
    New York - Aruba                                        $144
    Hartford - St. Croix, U.S.V.I.                          $171
    Dallas/Ft. Worth - Puerto Vallarta, Mexico              $172
    Denver - Cabo San Lucas, Mexico                         $184
    Las Vegas - St. Lucia                                   $198

    *Fares shown are each way based on off-peak, round-trip, Economy Class
    travel purchased on AA.com, and are in U.S. dollars. Fares are valid for
    travel beginning Sept. 3 - Nov. 17, 2009; complete travel by Nov. 19,
    2009. Fares do not include all government-imposed taxes and fees.

    Travel may be on American Airlines or American Eagle.

Travelers can check schedules and fares and book flights by visiting www.aa.com. On AA.com you'll find the absolute lowest fares available for American Airlines, American Eagle and AmericanConnection(R) flights - guaranteed. For full details on our Lowest Fare Guarantee, visit www.aa.com/benefits.

For an additional $20 per ticket, travel arrangements can also be made by calling American's reservations number at 1-800-433-7300 (en Espanol 1-800-633-3711) within the United States. Outside the United States, call the local reservations number. For an additional $30 per ticket, travel arrangements can be made at an American Airlines Travel Center or Airport Ticket Office. Tickets may also be purchased through a travel agent. Travel agents may impose a service charge for ticketing.

A "Fly Now, Pay Later" deferred payment option on American also allows holders of the American Airlines Credit Card(SM) account to enjoy six months of no payments and no interest for tickets purchased on AA.com. For terms and conditions and more details, visit www.aa.com/paylater.

Additionally, American Airlines Vacations(SM) has a number of exciting and affordable travel packages available to many popular destinations around the world. For more information, visit www.aavacations.com.

SOURCE American Airlines

Ready, set, go! It's On with Southwest Airlines' newest fare sale! Southwest is offering Customers additional discounts with airfares starting as low as $59 one-way to select destinations nationwide. Fares must be purchased by Sept. 3, 2009, and are available for travel everyday except Fridays and Sundays from Sept. 9, 2009, through Jan. 7, 2010. To get these special fares online, visit www.southwest.com. Examples of fares include (see Additional Fare Rules below):

• $59 one-way between Las Vegas and Phoenix
• $59 one-way between Baltimore/Washington and Manchester
• $89 one-way between Los Angeles (LAX) and Seattle
• $89 one-way between Cleveland and Minneapolis/St. Paul
• $109 one-way between Dallas Love Field and Chicago Midway
• $109 one-way between New York LaGuardia and Ft. Myers
  

After 38 years of service, Southwest Airlines, the nation's leading low-fare carrier, continues to differentiate itself from other airlines--offering a reliable product with exemplary Customer Service. The first two checked bags fly for free (size and weight limits apply), there are no fees for a window or aisle seat, and, as always, snacks, sodas, and smiles are all complimentary!

Southwest Airlines is the most productive airline in the sky and offers Customers a comfortable traveling experience. Southwest offers all premium leather seats and plenty of legroom with a young all-Boeing 737 fleet. Southwest Airlines (NYSE: LUV) currently serves 67 cities in 34 states with service to Milwaukee starting Nov. 1. Based in Dallas, Southwest currently operates more than 3,300 flights a day and has more than 35,000 Employees systemwide.

ADDITIONAL FARE RULES

Southwest Airlines sale fares are available for purchase Aug. 18, 2009, through 11:59 p.m. PDT on Sept. 3, 2009, and travel must take place between Sept. 9, 2009, and Jan. 7, 2010. Blackout dates apply from Nov. 24, 2009, through Dec. 1, 2009, and Dec. 18, 2009, through Jan. 4, 2010. Fares do not include a federal excise tax of $3.60 for each flight segment. A flight segment is defined as a takeoff and a landing. Fares do not include airport-assessed passenger facility charges (PFC) of up to $9.00 and U.S. government-imposed September 11th Security Fee of up to $5.00 one-way. Travel to/from Washington, D.C. (Dulles) starting at $69 one-way. Seats are limited. Fares may vary by destinations, flight, and day of the week. Fares may vary by flight and day of travel and will not be available on some flights that operate during very busy travel times and holiday periods. Fares are available for one-way travel. Fares may be combined with other combinable fares. When combining fares, all rules and restrictions apply. Fares are nonrefundable but may be applied toward the purchase of future travel on Southwest Airlines. Fares are not available through the Group Desk. Any change in the itinerary may result in an increase in fare. Standby travel requires an upgrade to the Anytime fare. Fares are subject to change until ticketed. Offer applies to operated published, scheduled service only.

Source: Southwest Airlines

What would you do with an All-You-Can-Jet pass on JetBlue Airways (Nasdaq: JBLU)? Today through August 21*, customers can purchase an unlimited travel pass for only $599(a), which will allow them to visit any of the airline's 56 international and domestic destinations as often as they like between September 8 and October 8, 2009. Pass holders will have access to every available seat on every flight with no blackout dates, and can book travel up to three days prior to departure through October 5(a). Thirty-five TrueBlue points from the airline's customer loyalty program will also be awarded with the purchase of an All-You-Can-Jet pass.

"The All-You-Can-Jet pass gives jetsetters access to a bigwig lifestyle, with 56 destinations and more than 150 jets available at a moment's notice," said Robin Hayes, executive vice president and chief commercial officer for JetBlue Airways. "Get extra face time with an important client; become a groupie for your favorite band; grab a ticket to the away games; extend summer with some extra rays in the Caribbean; take a spontaneous trip to see the extended family; or grab some genuine jambalaya or clam chowder. You can do it all as often as you like in a month without emptying your pockets. It's our answer to the ultimate road trip."

Customers who purchase a pass can book new travel or make changes or cancellations to previous pass reservations without penalty up to three days before departure. All travel using the All-You-Can-Jet pass must be booked between Aug. 12 and Oct. 5(a). Changes or cancellations made less than three days before departure will be subject to JetBlue's $100 change/cancel fee. All pass purchases can be made by calling 1-800-JETBLUE (538-2583). Customers must be TrueBlue members to take advantage of the pass. For more information about TrueBlue, or to register to become a member, visit www.jetblue.com/trueblue.

All-You-Can-Jet pass holders can book flights by calling 1-800-JETBLUE (538-2583) and providing reservations crewmembers with their pass holder number, which they will receive after purchasing the pass. The pass is inclusive of taxes and fees for all domestic flights. Additional taxes and fees for Puerto Rico and international flights are not included. Customers can upgrade to Even More Legroom seats on each flight for an additional $10, $25 or $40, depending on the flight length. Other terms and conditions apply(a).

While supplies last

(a) Offer ends 8/21/09, or earlier at JetBlue's discretion. Pass includes unlimited coach class air travel for one person on JetBlue-operated flights between any cities in the JetBlue route network. Valid for travel between 9/8/09 and 10/8/09. Each flight must be booked no later than 11:59pm MDT 3 days prior to the flight's scheduled departure. Changes or cancellations of flight bookings made after 11:59pm MDT 3 days prior to the flight's scheduled departure will incur a $100 change/cancel fee. "No shows" for flights will incur a $100 fee, with Pass suspension until fee is paid. Passes may be used only to book new travel and may not be applied to existing reservations. Travel is subject to availability and seats may not be available on all flights. Passes may not be used for code share or interline flights, Getaways packages, Cruises, Gift Cards, or other products and services. Pass does not include taxes and fees applicable to international or Puerto Rico travel, including without limitation (a) Passenger Facility Charges of up to $9.00 each way, (b) September 11th Security Fees of up to $2.50 per enplanement at a U.S. originating airport, (c) Federal Segment Taxes of $3.60 per domestic segment (a segment is a takeoff and landing), (d) in the case of international travel, government fees and taxes of up to $127.60 each way, and (e) in the case of Puerto Rico travel, a US Departure Tax of $16.10 each way. All taxes and fees must be paid at the time of travel booking. Passes are non-refundable. Passes and Pass travel are non-transferrable. A second bag fee of $30 applies. Other restrictions apply; see Terms and Conditions at http://www.jetblue.com/deals/all-you-can-jet/tc.pdf for complete details.

SOURCE JetBlue Airways

Southwest Airlines announced today one of the biggest fare sales in the Company's history. Customers can purchase one-way tickets for $30, $60, or $90 based on length of travel. For travel up to 400 miles, fares are $30 one-way. For travel between 400 and 750 miles, fares are $60 one-way. For travel more than 750 miles, fares are $90 one-way. These fares are available through 11:59 pm PDT July 8, 2009, for travel beginning Sept. 9, 2009, through Nov. 18, 2009. To see the list of markets, prices, and to take advantage of these special fares, visit www.southwest.com.

"Southwest Airlines realizes Customers are looking for great travel deals during this difficult economic time," said Kevin Krone, Vice President of Marketing, Sales, and Distribution. "We wanted to provide Customers affordable airfare so they can punch this economy in the nose and travel for business or leisure this fall."

Examples of these low fares include (see Fare Rules below):

• $30 one-way between Baltimore/Washington and New York LaGuardia
• $60 one-way between Las Vegas and Oakland
• $90 one-way between Chicago Midway and Houston Hobby

After 38 years of service, Southwest Airlines, the nation's leading low-fare carrier, continues to differentiate itself from other airlines--offering a reliable product with exemplary Customer Service. The first two checked bags fly for free (size and weight limits apply), there are no fees for a window or aisle seat, and, as always, snacks, sodas, and smiles are all complimentary!

Southwest Airlines is the most productive airline in the sky and offers Customers a comfortable traveling experience. Southwest offers all premium leather seats and plenty of legroom with a young all-Boeing 737 fleet. Southwest Airlines (NYSE: LUV) currently serves 66 cities in 33 states with service to Boston Logan starting Aug. 16 and service to Milwaukee starting Nov. 1. Based in Dallas, Southwest currently operates more than 3,300 flights a day and has more than 35,000 Employees systemwide.

FARE RULES

Fares are available on www.southwest.com or www.swabiz.com. Southwest Airlines sale fares are available from July 7, 2009, through 11:59 PDT July 8, 2009. Travel must take place between Sept. 9, 2009, and Nov. 18, 2009. Travel valid everyday except Fridays and Sundays. Sale fares slightly higher on other days of the week. Fares do not include a federal segment tax of $3.60 per takeoff and landing. Fares do not include airport-assessed passenger facility charges (PFC) of up to $9.00 and U.S. government-imposed September 11th Security Fee of up to $5.00 one-way. Seats are limited and may not be available on all flights or to all destinations. Fares are available for one-way travel. Fares are nonrefundable but may be applied toward the purchase of future travel on Southwest Airlines. Fares are not available through the Group Desk. Any change in the itinerary may result in an increase in fare. Reservations made through southwestvacations.com are not eligible for this promotion. Standby travel requires an upgrade to the Anytime Fare. Fares are subject to change until ticketed. Fares are valid on published, scheduled service only.

Airfarewatchdog(TM) announces 7 Timely Tips & Strategies for Buying Summer Airfare to Europe, designed to help travelers save money by showing them how to find the lowest airfares. Airfarewatchdog founder George Hobica says, "There are five countries that are especially cheap to fly into from North America right now: Ireland, Spain, Portugal, Germany and Switzerland. And we've been finding non-stops from New York to Zurich for around $440 round-trip including tax - which is amazing!"

Some highlights from 7 Timely Tips & Strategies for Buying Summer Airfare to Europe:

• Use a flexible date search on Orbitz or Cheaptickets or Hotwire. A fare from New York to Rome can be $500 with taxes on one set of dates in August, $800 on another set, and $1,000 on still another. Read More.

• Don't "blinder" yourself into one set destination. Get to know alternative airports, Ryanair, the rail system, and even cheap inter-city buses in Europe. For example, it may be cheaper to fly into Dublin and then grab a low-fare flight to your ultimate European destination in order to save money on the airfare. Read More.

• Check fares every day. International fares typically only change once a day, and they do change, sometimes by hundreds of dollars up or down. Sign up for all the alert systems like Airfarewatchdog, Yapta, Orbitz, Travelocity, Kayak, Farecast and Farecompare. Read More.

• Check the airline's site. Once you find a fare you like on an online travel agency (OTA), check the actual airline site to compare the fares. Many international airlines don't share their best deals with the OTAs and consumers can save substantially by purchasing their tickets directly through the airline's site. But that works in reverse sometimes too; an OTA might have a fare on Virgin Atlantic, for example, for hundreds less than what it's being sold for on the Virgin site. Read More.

Hobica says, "Fares to Europe are much lower than they were last summer, and indeed on some routes they are much lower than we have seen in many years. If you have the time, inclination, and money, this is a great year to visit."

About Airfarewatchdog.com(TM)

Airfarewatchdog.com (TM) is an airfare deal site that lists hand-picked low airfares from online travel agencies and airline sites. Airfarewatchdog.com is owned and operated by Smarter Travel Media LLC.

SOURCE Airfarewatchdog.com

Continental Airlines (NYSE: CAL) today announced a BusinessFirst fare sale on non-stop flights from its New York hub at Newark Liberty International Airport to four Asian destinations. Round-trip fares from the New York area to Shanghai, Beijing, Hong Kong and Tokyo are now available for as low as $3,076. Continental is the only carrier providing daily nonstop service from the New York area to Beijing, Shanghai, Hong Kong and Tokyo.

The travel period is from June 3 to August 16 with maximum stay of 30 days and minimum stay of 8 days.

          From New York/Newark to...       Round-trip fares
                Beijing                        $3,076
               Shanghai                        $3,168
               Hong Kong                       $3,266
            Tokyo (Narita)                     $3,268

Discounted BusinessFirst sale fares are also available from a number of connecting cities. Other taxes and fees may apply, including but not limited to, passenger facilities charges of up to $18, the September 11 security fee of $10 per round-trip and a U.S. excise tax of $16.10 for each international arrival and departure in the U.S. Each arrival in the U.S. is subject to U.S. inspection fees of up to $17.50. Non-U.S. government ticket taxes, fees and airport charges may add up to $160 per ticket. Tickets are non-refundable, however ticket changes are allowed for a $400 change fee plus applicable fare difference. Visit continental.com to make reservations.

Continental's award-winning BusinessFirst service was rated by Conde Nast Traveler magazine as the highest among all U.S. carriers for trans-Pacific flights for 10 years in a row.

Beginning in the fall of 2009, Continental will install new 180-degree lie-flat seats on its Asia flights. The lie-flat seats feature more individual storage space and laptop power, iPod connectivity and 15.4-inch video monitor for customers to enjoy on-demand movies, music and games.

Continental's BusinessFirst amenities include gourmet menu selections created by Continental's Congress of Chefs. A specially selected and trained corps of Concierges is available to provide individualized pre-flight and post-flight services for BusinessFirst customers at 42 international airports worldwide. Customers traveling in BusinessFirst are also able to access any of Continental's 26 Presidents Clubs and more than 60 airline affiliated lounges worldwide.

Flights to Asian destinations feature Continental's new Audio/Video on Demand (AVOD) in both the BusinessFirst and Economy cabins of its Boeing 777 aircraft. The entertainment system allows customers to choose from more than 250 movies, 350 short-subject programs including popular television shows and 3,000 music tracks, with a jukebox feature to make individual playlists. In addition, this new entertainment system has 25 video games and the interactive Berlitz Word Traveler foreign language program. With the AVOD system, Continental has installed in-seat power that will not require an adapter. One outlet is available per seat in BusinessFirst and two outlets for every three seats for all rows in the main cabin.

SOURCE Continental Airlines

Virgin America, the California-based airline today announced the "GO!" 2009 Fare Sale, featuring incredibly low fares on the carrier's award-winning service. Go ahead and make plans for spring and fall travel on the airline that is reinventing flying, with spectacularly low "GO!" fares available for travel between April 14 and June 10, 2009 or August 25 and October 14, 2009* to all of Virgin America's travel destinations.

Now is the perfect time to grab one of Virgin America's posh leather seats for less and let the fun begin with a new kind of flying experience. Virgin America has the most robust in-flight entertainment library in the domestic skies. In addition to a 25-film library at every seat including Oscar winners, foreign language films and Hollywood blockbusters, Red(TM) features live TV, videogames, seat-to-seat chat, 3,000 MP3s and music videos. For travelers who wish to stay connected at 35,000 feet, Virgin America also offers WiFi Internet service on more than half its fleet and continues to expand the service fleet-wide. By June 2009, Virgin America will be the only U.S. carrier to offer in-flight Internet fleet-wide.

Launched in August 2007, Virgin America offers low-fare flights that appeal to today's tech-savvy business and leisure travelers. Virgin America captured a list of travel industry awards within its first year flying, including "Best Domestic Airline" in Conde Nast Traveler's 2008 Readers' Choice Awards and in Travel + Leisure's World's Best Awards.

Don't delay - tickets are on sale today on Virgin America's website (www.virginamerica.com) and at 1.877.FLY.VIRGIN (1.877.359.8474). Tickets must be purchased by April 20, 2009 and travel must occur between April 14 and June 10, 2009 or August 25 and October 14, 2009.*

                                         3-Day Advance         7-Day Advance
     Markets:                              Purchase               Purchase
     --------                              --------               --------
                                         One Way Fares         One Way Fares
                                         -------------         -------------
                                      Tuesday, Wednesday,    Monday, Thursday,
                                        Saturday Travel        Friday, Sunday
                                                                   Travel

    Boston             San Francisco          $109                  $119
    Boston             Los Angeles            $109                  $119

    New York           Las Vegas              $109                  $119
    New York           Los Angeles            $109                  $119
    New York           San Francisco          $109                  $119

    Washington, D.C.   Los Angeles            $109                  $119
    Washington, D.C.   San Francisco          $109                  $119

    San Francisco      San Diego               $49                   $59
    San Francisco      Seattle                 $49                   $59
    San Francisco      Los Angeles             $49                   $59
    San Francisco      Las Vegas               $49                   $59
    San Francisco      Orange County           $49                   $59

    Los Angeles        Seattle                 $69                   $79

    Boston             Seattle                $109                  $119
    Boston             Las Vegas              $109                  $119
    Boston             San Diego              $109                  $119
    Boston             Orange County          $109                  $119

    New York           San Diego              $109                  $119
    New York           Seattle                $109                  $119
    New York           Orange County          $109                  $119

    Washington, D.C.   San Diego              $109                  $119
    Washington, D.C.   Seattle                $109                  $119
    Washington, D.C.   Las Vegas              $109                  $119
    Washington, D.C.   Orange County          $109                  $119

    Seattle            Las Vegas               $59                   $69
    Seattle            San Diego               $59                   $69
    Seattle            Orange County           $59                   $69

Virgin America flies to San Francisco, Los Angeles, New York, Washington, D.C., Seattle, Las Vegas, San Diego and Boston. The airline is one of the fastest growing of all time, with a new 28-aircraft Airbus A320-family fleet and daily flights from: SFO to LAX, SFO to JFK, SFO to SAN, SFO to IAD, SFO to LAS, LAX to JFK, LAX to IAD, SFO to SEA, SEA to LAX, JFK to LAS, BOS to LAX, BOS to SFO, and starting on April 29 - SFO to SNA.

Delta Air Lines (NYSE: DAL) today announced it is making a European vacation a lot more affordable this summer with discounts as much as 57 percent*** to destinations like Venice, Italy; Zurich, Switzerland; and Prague, Czech Republic.

"Travelers can take advantage of the stronger U.S. dollar abroad with Delta's low summer fares on over 500 weekly flights from the U.S. to 34 European destinations," said Tom Bach, Delta's senior vice president of Revenue Management. "This combination makes European vacations a great value in 2009."

Delta is the No. 1 carrier across the Atlantic, offering multiple options to Europe from its hubs in New York-JFK, Atlanta, Minneapolis, Detroit and Cincinnati.

Below is a sample list of destinations available. Fares listed are one-way, based on round trip purchase. Terms and conditions follow.

        FROM                       TO                ONE-WAY**  % DISCOUNT***

    Atlanta, Ga.            Barcelona, Spain           $409            50%
    Boston, Mass.           Venice, Italy              $399            51%
    Chicago, Ill.           Rome, Italy                $429            44%
    Dallas, TX              Berlin, Germany            $439            30%
    Denver, Colo.           Shannon, Ireland           $299            51%
    Houston, TX             Madrid, Spain              $419            43%
    Las Vegas, Nev.         Copenhagen, Denmark        $439            29%
    Los Angeles, Calif.     Amsterdam, Netherlands     $459            32%
    Miami, Fla.             Athens, Greece             $489            35%
    New York-JFK+           Prague, Czech Republic     $479            16%
    New York-JFK++          Valencia, Spain            $399            28%
    New York- JFK+++        Zurich, Switzerland        $329            46%
    Pittsburgh, Pa.++++     Paris, France              $329            57%
    Seattle, Wash.          Milan, Italy               $469            41%
    Washington, D.C.        Edinburgh, UK              $349            43%


    **   One-way fares based on roundtrip purchase.  Additional
         taxes/fees/restrictions/baggage charges may apply.  Details provided
         below.
    ***  Up to 57 percent off published nonrefundable peak travel roundtrip
         economy fares with a 14-day, 7-day or 0-day advance purchase that
         require a Saturday night stay available in these markets at delta.com
         on March 23, 2009.
    +    Service from JFK to PRG begins June 18, 2009
    ++   Service from JFK to VLC begins June 5, 2009
    +++  Service from JFK to ZRH begins June 8, 2009 and ends Oct. 23, 2009
    ++++ Service from PIT to CDG begins June 3, 2009
SOURCE Delta Air Lines