Delta Air Lines Launches Inaugural Flight to Managua with Nicaraguan President in Atlanta

12/14/05, Delta Air Lines will initiate new nonstop service between Atlanta and Managua, Nicaragua and will celebrate the new service with remarks and activities at Gate E-12, at Atlanta’s Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport, along with His Excellency, President of the Republic of Nicaragua, Enrique Bolaños, at 9:15 a.m. on Thursday, December 15.

The daily service between Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport and Managua International Airport in Nicaragua is part of Delta’s ongoing international expansion to popular global business and tourist destinations. By the middle of 2006, Delta will offer service to every country in Central America.

The Nicaraguan ambassador to the United States, Salvador Stadthagen, will also fly on the inaugural flight, which is scheduled to depart at 10:10 a.m.

WHO:
Nicaraguan President Enrique Bolaños
Delta Director for Latin America & Caribbean, James Sarvis
Nicaraguan Ambassador to the United States, Salvador Stadthagen
Nicaraguan Minister of Tourism, Maria Rivas

WHAT:
Delta begins new daily service between Atlanta and Managua, Nicaragua

WHEN:
Thursday, December 15, 2005, 9:15 a.m.

WHERE:
Hartsfield-JacksonAtlanta International Airport, Gate E-12, Atlanta, Georgia

NOTE:
Bolaños and Sarvis will be available for Q&A after the event

NOTE: Reporters and crew who plan on attending should RSVP to Delta Corporate Communications by 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, December 14, so names can be submitted
to TSA.

Contact Information

John Kennedy

General Manager - Media Relations

Delta Air Lines

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