Delta expands summer service to Alaska

Delta customers craving adventurous summer travel to America’s last frontier now have more convenient access with nonstop daily service between Anchorage, Alaska and Atlanta, Cincinnati, and Salt Lake City, nonstop daily service between Fairbanks, Alaska and Salt Lake City, and three times weekly service between Anchorage and Los Angeles.

The expanded 2008 summer schedule also will include a second daily flight between Salt Lake City and Anchorage. Service will begin as follows:

Anchorage-Atlanta: May 17
Anchorage-Cincinnati: May 17
Anchorage – Salt Lake City: May 17 (added frequency)
Fairbanks-Salt Lake City: May 31
Anchorage-Los Angeles: June 13

“To many global travelers, Alaska is a jewel of a destination that they have long wanted to explore,” said Bob Cortelyou, Delta’s senior vice president – Network Planning. “Delta’s seasonal service offers both domestic and international customers with an eye towards adventure, nonstop easy access to one of America’s premier summer travel destinations.”

Delta’s added nonstop service to Alaska will be operated with 160-passenger Boeing 737, 183-passenger Boeing 757 and 285-passenger Boeing 767 aircraft, all featuring two-class service with in-flight entertainment, meal service and Delta’s signature snack and beverage program. The new flights are available for purchase beginning today at delta.com.