Daily Atlanta to Montrose/Telluride Non-Stop Flights Begin Service in Winter 2010/2011!

TELLURIDE, Colo., June 11 /PRNewswire/ --  Delta Air Lines will expand its winter Atlanta non-stop service to Montrose/Telluride from Saturday only to daily service beginning December 18, 2010. The Atlanta to Montrose/Telluride 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 Montrose/Telluride area on a daily basis this coming winter," said Dave Riley, CEO of Telluride Ski Resort. "Atlanta is the busiest airport in the world and with Delta being the dominant hub carrier at that airport, effective service from and through Atlanta provides better access for our skiing guests in the east, and particularly Atlanta the southeastern part of the United States."

"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."

"The expanded daily Atlanta winter service will also offer great connections for international guests," states Scott Stewart, Executive Director of the Telluride Montrose Regional Air Organization. "Convenient one change of plane connections to Montrose/Telluride from Mexico and Central and South America in particular will be available via Delta's Atlanta Hub and the expanded daily Atlanta to Montrose/Telluride Flight!"

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

Delta will be offering a special introductory airfare 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/Telluride. 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:

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.

SOURCE Telluride Montrose Regional Air Organization