Atlanta -- Jan. 9, 2008 – Eager to go snorkeling or scuba diving this summer? How about bird watching in the morning and sunbathing in the afternoon? Delta Air Lines will continue to take travelers to more places in the Caribbean with new nonstop service between New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport and Antigua and Barbuda, starting on June 12.

Located in the middle of the Leeward Islands in the Eastern Caribbean, Antigua (pronounced An-tee’ga) and Barbuda offer excitement for travelers seeking the thrill of snorkeling or scuba diving among coral reefs. The islands also offer sheer relaxation to those simply wanting to enjoy sandy beaches and sun. The little island of Barbuda is a perfect spot for bird watching enthusiasts, as it has become a significant bird sanctuary in the region.

“Delta continues to be the fastest growing airline to the Caribbean. We have added more than ten destinations in the last two years,” said Christophe Didier, Delta’s vice president of Sales and Government Affairs for Latin America and the Caribbean.

Delta’s new flight will operate Thursdays and Sundays, beginning on June 12. The flights are now available for sale at delta.com and other ticketing channels, and are scheduled as follows:

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To celebrate the new service, Delta is offering a one-way special fare of $189*, for purchase by Jan. 21, with travel completed by Sept. 4, 2008. A round-trip ticket purchase is required. *Additional taxes/fees/restrictions apply. See Terms and Conditions below for more details.

Delta Air Lines operates service to more worldwide destinations than any airline with Delta and Delta Connection flights to 321 destinations in 58 countries. Delta has added more international capacity than any major U.S. airline during the last two years and is the leader across the Atlantic with flights to 36 trans-Atlantic markets. To Latin America and the Caribbean, Delta offers more than 500 weekly flights to 63 destinations. Delta's marketing alliances also allow customers to earn and redeem SkyMiles on nearly 15,000 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. Including its SkyTeam and worldwide codeshare partners, Delta offers flights to 485 worldwide destinations in 106 countries. Customers can check in for flights, print boarding passes and check flight status at delta.com.