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Delta Air Lines Offers Discount Fares and Bonus Miles for Web-Based Reservations

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Delta Air Lines is providing discounted fares between its Dallas/Ft. Worth hub and most US destinations for customers who make reservations and purchase travel through its SkyLinks web site. The special Internet sale fares are available from January 19, 1998, through February 28, 1998, with some blackout dates and other important restrictions applying. Additionally, Delta SkyMiles members may earn up to 1,000 bonus miles for making reservations through the SkyLinks Reservations Desk and using electronic ticketing.

Key Takeaways:

  • Delta Air Lines is offering discount fares between its Dallas/Ft. Worth hub and most US destinations for reservations made through its SkyLinks web site.
  • The special Internet sale fares are available from January 19, 1998, through February 28, 1998, with some blackout dates and other important restrictions applying.
  • Delta SkyMiles members may earn up to 1,000 bonus miles for making reservations through the SkyLinks Reservations Desk and using electronic ticketing, with an additional 500 bonus miles earned for using electronic ticketing.
  • Travelers can earn 250 miles for a one-way ticket and 500 miles for a round-trip ticket when using electronic ticketing.
  • The SkyMiles bonus miles offer is valid for bookings and travel through June 30, 1998.
  • Delta operates more than 4,900 flights each day to 323 cities in 44 countries.
  • The SkyLinks Reservations Desk offers the opportunity to make flight reservations, purchase tickets, and view real-time flight schedules, fares, and availability.
  • Seats are limited and may not be available on all flights or in all markets, with fares being nonrefundable and itinerary changes not being made.

Statistics:

  • Over 4,900 flights operate daily to 323 cities in 44 countries.
  • 1,000 bonus miles can be earned for making reservations through the SkyLinks Reservations Desk and using electronic ticketing.
  • 500 bonus miles are earned for using electronic ticketing on a round-trip ticket.
  • 250 miles are earned for a one-way ticket when using electronic ticketing.
  • The SkyMiles bonus miles offer is valid for bookings and travel through June 30, 1998.

Sources:

  • Delta Air Lines, Inc.
  • PRNewswire 4/5/1998

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