ATLANTA, Aug. 17, 2008 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Delta Air Lines (NYSE:DAL) customers booked on flights to, from or through select Florida and Georgia cities may make adjustments to their travel schedule without penalty or fees due to flooding and high winds expected from Tropical Storm Fay.
Customers who purchased tickets by Aug. 16, 2008, and are scheduled to travel Aug. 16-21, to, from or through the following cities on Delta, Delta Connection(r) or Delta-coded flights may make a one-time change without penalty or additional fees if tickets are changed by Aug. 21, 2008.
* Brunswick, Ga. * Daytona Beach, Fla. * Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. * Ft. Myers, Fla. * Gainesville, Fla. * Jacksonville, Fla. * Key West, Fla. * Melbourne, Fla. * Miami, Fla. * Orlando, Fla. * Sarasota, Fla. * Tampa, Fla. * Valdosta, Ga. * West Palm Beach, Fla.
Travel must begin on or before Aug. 21, 2008. Changes to origin and destination may result in a fare increase. Any fare difference between the original ticket and the new ticket will be collected at the time of rebooking.
Customers whose flights are canceled may request refunds. All customers are encouraged to visit delta.com/travelupdates for the latest news on Tropical Storm Fay.
For updates on flights visit delta.com or call 1-800-325-1999 for flight status.
Media seeking the most up-to-date information on affected cities should visit delta.com. For the latest information on airport operations, please check the appropriate local airport Web sites.
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