Bangkok--11 Jun--Jigsaw Communications
Customers in economy class receive complimentary beer, wine, upgraded breakfast
BusinessElite customers enjoy entrees from celebrity chef, wine selections from master sommelier
Customers traveling Delta Air Lines (NYSE: DAL) on international flights now enjoy the same in-flight experience on both Delta and its subsidiary, Northwest Airlines — the latest sign that Delta and Northwest are now one.
As part of its $500 million investment to integrate the two airlines, Delta this month is standardizing its international offerings available on all long-haul aircraft featuring a BusinessElite cabin (the former “World Business Class” on Northwest aircraft).
For travelers flying in the international economy cabin, that means complimentary beer and wine throughout flights operated by Delta and Northwest. Spirits, including Delta’s signature cocktails by Rande Gerber, also are available for $7 each. Additionally, on flights longer than 3,800 miles customers in the economy cabin receive an upgraded hot breakfast.
BusinessElite customers on both Delta- and Northwest-operated flights enjoy signature selections created by Delta’s celebrity chef Michelle Bernstein, whose June menu includes Roasted Chicken ? l’Orange and Ricotta and Basil Fettuccine. A selection of wines chosen especially for Delta by master sommelier Andrea Robinson also is featured.. Other amenities BusinessElite customers already enjoy include an oversized pillow and duvet.
“June marks another major milestone in our merger with Northwest as we introduce high-quality products on board Delta and Northwest aircraft operating internationally,” said Joanne Smith, senior vice president of In-Flight Service. “We continue to bring together the best of both airlines to create one best-in-class experience for customers traveling with us worldwide.”
In late March, Delta combined products for customers traveling on all Delta- and Northwest-operated domestic flights to include expanded first and economy class food offerings, Rande Gerber signature cocktails, in-flight entertainment, and the new Sky in-flight magazine, which was introduced on April 1.
Delta continues its progress to achieve a single operating certificate by the end of the year.
In addition to upgrading its onboard product and services, Delta has added four routes in June to further strengthen its presence in Asia. Newly added routes are Shanghai-Detroit nonstop service; Tokyo-Narita to New York-JFK, Tokyo-Narita to Salt Lake City, and Tokyo-Narita to Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam*.
* For Tokyo-Narita to Ho Chi Minh City route, no stopovers or local traffic permitted at NRT.
Flight schedule for four new routes are as attached.
Delta Air Lines is the world’s No. 1 airline. From its hubs in Atlanta, Cincinnati, Detroit, Memphis, Minneapolis-St. Paul, New York-JFK, Salt Lake City, Paris-Charles de Gaulle, Amsterdam and Tokyo-Narita, Delta, its Northwest subsidiary and Delta Connection carriers offer service to 382 destinations in 71 countries and serves more than 170 million passengers each year. Delta’s marketing alliances allow customers to earn and redeem either SkyMiles or WorldPerks on more than 16,000 daily flights offered by SkyTeam and other partners. Delta‘s more than 70,000 employees worldwide are reshaping the aviation industry as the only U.S. airline to offer a full global network. Customers can check in for flights, print boarding passes, check bags and flight status at delta.com.
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Flight schedule
Shanghai to Detroit:
Flight Departs Arrives Effective Frequency
NW90 Shanghai at 8.35 a.m. Detroit at 10.20 a.m. June 3, 2009 Mon/Wed/Fri/Sat
NW89 Detroit at 4.25 p.m. Shanghai at 7.00 p.m.* June 1, 2009 Mon/Wed/Fri/Sat
*Arrives the next day
Tokyo to New York City (JFK):
Flight Departs Arrives Effective Frequency
NW798 / DL3798 Tokyo-Narita at 3.25 p.m. New York City-JFK at 3.05 p.m. June 4, 2009 Daily
NW799 / DL3799 New York City-JFK at 1.50 p.m. Tokyo-Narita at 5.00 p.m.* June 4, 2009 Daily
*Arrives the next day
Tokyo to Salt Lake City:
Flight Departs Arrives Effective Frequency
NW10 / DL4260 Tokyo-Narita a 3.40 p.m. Salt Lake City at 11.30 a.m. June 3, 2009 5 times weekly*
NW9 / DL4261 Salt Lake City at 1.35 p.m. Tokyo-Narita at 4.25 p.m.** June 3, 2009 5 times weekly*
* Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
** Arrives the next day
Ho Chi Minh City to Tokyo:
Flight Departs Arrives Effective Frequency
NW1 / DL4362 Tokyo-Narita at 6.45 p.m. Ho Chi Minh City at 11.10 p.m. June 1, 2009 Daily
NW2 / DL3518 Ho Chi Minh City at 06.10 a.m. Tokyo-Narita at 2.05 p.m. June 2, 2009 Daily
*No stopovers or local traffic permitted at NRT.