ERLANGER, Ky., July 20, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Delta Private
Jets, Inc. (DPJ), a wholly owned subsidiary of Delta Air Lines
(NYSE: DAL), announced today that Nicholas
Portaro has been named Vice President of Sales for DPJ.
Portaro leads DPJ's sales, pricing, revenue management and product
development department and is responsible for providing a unique
travel and brand experience for customers, including access to
loyalty programs and exclusive events.
"I am thrilled to have a seasoned sales professional like Nick
to lead the team," said David Sneed,
Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Delta
Private Jets. "With his success in team building, strategic
business planning and sales performance, I am confident he will
help provide the high quality of service that DPJ's discerning
customers have come to expect."
DPJ, which operates a fleet of more than 70 aircraft, is the
only private jet company affiliated with a major commercial airline
– an unmatched competitive advantage in a fractured
marketplace.
"Delta Private Jets is well known for outstanding safety and
exemplary customer service," said Portaro. "I look forward to
building on that reputation with innovative programs and amenities
that help define the market."
Portaro, who brings more than 25 years of sales and senior
leadership experience, most recently served as Vice President of
Insights for Information Services Group (ISG), where he led global
sales teams for ISG's flagship product and launched a go-to-market
strategy for new research solutions for vendors and
enterprises.
He previously worked at Gartner, the world's leading information
technology research and advisory company, for more than 14 years.
He played multiple pivotal roles in Gartner's growth including
Sales Vice President, Executive Director and Inside Area Manager.
He studied the business of telecommunication at Santa Fe College and the University of
Florida.
About Delta Private Jets
Delta Private Jets, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of
Delta Air Lines (NYSE: DAL), provides aircraft charter services,
aircraft management and its distinctive Delta Private Jets Card.
The company operates its FBO (Fixed Base Operation), the Delta Jet
Center, at the Cincinnati/Northern
Kentucky International Airport (CVG), as well as the Tech
Service Center, a comprehensive Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul
facility (MRO). Delta Private Jets combines more than 30 years of
experience serving the needs of luxury travelers for business and
pleasure with the resources of one of the world's largest airlines
to provide a truly innovative travel solution. With more than
70 aircraft in the fleet (light, mid-size, super-midsize and
large), Delta Private Jets consistently receives awards for
outstanding customer service and has continuously held the coveted
ARGUS Platinum safety rating
longer than any other operator in the world. Additional
information is available at deltaprivatejets.com.
About Delta Air Lines
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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