Delta Creates New Miles-for-Merchandise Benefits for its SkyMiles® Elite Members

Medallion Marketplace is one of many ways the airline is celebrating 25th Anniversary of SkyMiles program in 2006.

ATLANTA, Feb. 21, 2006 – Delta Air Lines is rewarding Platinum Medallion® SkyMiles members with the ability to redeem miles for a variety of merchandise through the new “Medallion Marketplace.” Beginning in March, U.S.-based Platinum Medallion members can easily access the Marketplace online at delta.com and redeem their miles for hundreds of travel and non-travel related merchandise.

“We’re constantly looking for compelling ways to reward our most loyal customers, and this new benefit will provide redemption options and relevant rewards to Platinum Medallions, giving them even more reasons to choose Delta,” said Jeff Robertson, managing director of the SkyMiles program. “This is just one of many ways we’re celebrating our 25th Anniversary this year while continuing to improve both the customer experience and program value. Thanks to the loyalty of Delta customers and the dedication of our employees, Delta’s SkyMiles program is one of the most popular and longest-running airline loyalty programs.”

Beginning in March, all current U.S.-based Platinum Medallions may log on to delta.com/medallionmarketplace with their SkyMiles number and pin. Platinum Medallion members will be able to redeem their miles online, at any time, for a variety of unique household and travel-related items, which they can use for themselves or gift to others. The catalogue of more than 300 items includes:

• electronics
• home and garden items
• outdoor equipment
• hotel stays
• gift cards

Delta SkyMiles members earn miles by flying Delta, Song®, Delta Shuttle®, the Delta Connection® carriers, Delta AirElite and Delta’s SkyTeam® partners. The SkyMiles program offers additional mileage-building opportunities through partners such as the Delta SkyMiles Credit Card from American Express, SkyMilesShopping.com, participating hotels, car rental companies, telecommunication services, restaurants, floral and gift retailers and financial, mortgage and realty services. Now in its 25th year, the SkyMiles program was recently named the Best Frequent Flyer Program by Travel Savvy magazine in a survey that included all global and domestic loyalty programs. The airline plans to offer an array of exciting programs, promotions and benefits as Delta celebrates the silver anniversary of its frequent flyer program in 2006.

Delta Air Lines (Other OTC: DALRQ) is the world’s third-largest airline in terms of passengers carried, offering daily flights to 503 destinations in 94 countries on Delta, Song, Delta Shuttle, the Delta Connection carriers and its worldwide partners. In summer 2006, Delta will be the world’s largest carrier across the Atlantic* as it launches flights to 11 new European destinations from its Atlanta and New York-JFK hubs. Delta is also a major carrier to Mexico, South and Central America and the Caribbean, with more than 35 routes announced, added or applied to serve since Jan. 1, 2005. Delta’s marketing alliances also allow customers to earn and redeem SkyMiles on more than 14,000 flights offered by SkyTeam and other partners. Delta is a founding member of SkyTeam, a global airline alliance that provides customers with extensive worldwide destinations, flights and services. Customers can check in for flights, print boarding passes and check flight status at delta.com.

*Based on May 2006, OAG.
Terms and Conditions: Medallion Marketplace is managed by Trilegiant Loyalty Solutions. All rewards are subject to availability. Redemptions can be made using miles or a combination of miles & money. A maximum redemption of 200,000 miles can be completed in a single or multiple redemptions. Mileage deduction from members’ accounts is managed through Delta’s PartnerFirst system. The program is available to U.S. customers with U.S. drawn bankcard/credit card and shipping address only. Additional terms and conditions apply. All SkyMiles program rules apply. To review the rules, please visit delta.com/skymiles.

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