ATLANTA, May 23, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Delta (NYSE:
DAL) has expanded Delta Comfort+ fares to more markets, making it
easier to shop and buy Delta's menu of products. Customers can now
purchase Delta Comfort+ flights for travel on or after Sept.19,
2016, to and from the Asia-Pacific
and Latin America/Caribbean regions. This evolutionary step
expands on the airline's recent launch of Delta Comfort+ fares
within the U.S. and Canada.
In March 2015, Delta introduced
Delta Comfort+ as the airline's industry leading, innovative
experience that offers Sky Priority boarding with dedicated
overhead bin space; extra legroom; free craft beer, wine and
spirits; complimentary snacks; and complimentary premium
entertainment on most flights*. In November
2015, Delta began selling Delta Comfort+ as a fare for
travel in the U.S. and Canada
beginning on May 16.
"As Delta continues to invest in experiences designed to best
serve our customers, we remain focused on making flying with Delta
more enjoyable and shopping for Delta products easier, faster and
more intuitive," said Tim Mapes,
Delta's Senior Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer.
"Extending Delta Comfort+ internationally brings that simple
concept to more Delta customers around the world."
Delta, which currently sells Delta Comfort+ as a fare within the
U.S. and Canada, will now offer
the product for flights on or after Sept.
19, 2016 for travel:
- Between the U.S. and Canada
and Latin America/Caribbean regions, excluding Brazil, Argentina, Peru and Chile
- Between the U.S. and Canada
and the Asia-Pacific region
excluding China, Hong Kong and Taiwan
- Within the Asia-Pacific
region, excluding China,
Hong Kong and Taiwan
- Between Asia-Pacific region
markets, excluding China,
Hong Kong and Taiwan, and Latin
America/Caribbean region
markets, excluding Brazil,
Argentina, Peru and Chile
Delta Comfort+ is most easily purchased when shopping directly
with Delta via delta.com, the FlyDelta mobile app, or with a Delta
Reservations Specialist. Delta continues to collaborate with its
joint venture partners to ensure customers can view availability on
combined itineraries. Additionally, Delta remains engaged with
distribution partners to allow Delta Comfort+ to be displayed and
purchased through travel agents and in consumer direct shopping
displays. For Delta-operated international flights not included in
this update, Delta Comfort+ will continue to be sold as an add-on
seating option.
* Complimentary Premium snacks available on flights over 900
miles. Snacks, beer, wine and spirits are available on flights over
250 miles.
Delta Air Lines serves nearly 180 million customers each year.
In 2016, Delta was named to Fortune's top 50 Most Admired Companies
in addition to being named the most admired airline for the fifth
time in six years. Additionally, Delta has ranked No.1 in the
Business Travel News Annual Airline survey for an unprecedented
five consecutive years. With an industry-leading global network,
Delta and the Delta Connection carriers offer service to 330
destinations in 61 countries on six continents. Headquartered in
Atlanta, Delta employs nearly
80,000 employees worldwide and operates a mainline fleet of more
than 800 aircraft. The airline is a founding member of the SkyTeam
global alliance and participates in the industry's leading
transatlantic joint venture with Air France-KLM and Alitalia
as well as a joint venture with Virgin Atlantic. Including its
worldwide alliance partners, Delta offers customers more than
15,000 daily flights, with key hubs and markets including
Amsterdam, Atlanta, Boston, Detroit, Los Angeles, Minneapolis/St.
Paul, New York-JFK and LaGuardia, London-Heathrow, Paris-Charles de Gaulle, Salt Lake
City, Seattle and Tokyo-Narita. Delta has invested billions of
dollars in airport facilities, global products and services, and
technology to enhance the customer experience in the air and on the
ground. Additional information is available on the Delta News Hub,
as well as delta.com, Twitter @DeltaNewsHub, Google.com/+Delta,
Facebook.com/delta and Delta's blog takingoff.delta.com.
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