Need a speedy ride to JFK?

Delta Air Lines’ customers travelling to or from New York City have more convenient ways to book time-saving US Helicopter service between downtown Manhattan or 34th Street and John F. Kennedy International Airport. Through a new codeshare agreement, travel agents can now book Delta customers on US Helicopter via the major global distribution systems, and customers can book directly at delta.com. Delta SkyMiles members earn 500 miles for each booking.

Delta’s on-the-go travellers enjoy unrivalled benefits of US Helicopter service including:

* U.S. Helicopter serves New York from JFKApproximate eight-minute1 travel time between New York City Heliports in midtown and downtown Manhattan and JFK’s Gate 11 in Terminal 3;
* Federally regulated TSA security clearance at NYC Heliports before arriving at JFK for departing flights; routine TSA security screening is not required again at JFK;
* Convenient check-in and boarding passes to final destinations for both domestic and international travelers departing from and arriving in Manhattan;
* Baggage check to final destination for passengers traveling both to and from Manhattan; and
* Convenient and efficient booking through Delta for the customer’s entire itinerary.

“Delta is committed to giving our New York City customers convenient access to the world right from our JFK hub, and we’re always looking for ways to respect their busy schedules,” said Brian Rutter, Delta’s director of Sales and Marketing for New York City. “US Helicopter is a great choice for our globe-trotting customer as it reduces their travel time and expedites the check-in process especially for international flights.”

Ticket prices for US Helicopter begin at $159 one way, plus additional taxes and fees. US Helicopter transportation is complimentary with the purchase of an applicable Delta international BusinessElite ticket to and from Africa, Brazil, Europe, India, and Israel and is valid for travel through Dec. 31, 2008. US Helicopter offers 27 weekday daily flights between JFK and Manhattan, which make connecting to Delta’s arrivals and departures at JFK convenient and efficient.

For full details and timetable, visit Delta.com.