Delta Airline

More About Delta Airline

Alliances: Being a part of the prestigious Sky Team Alliance has helped Delta Airlines to gain significantly by leveraging the experience and expertise of other international air-carriers.

Major Routes: At present, Delta Airlines offers flights to destinations in 105 countries across 6 continents.

Fleet Information: Possessing an advanced fleet of Boeing aircrafts that are known for their aero-dynamic design and adherence to safety standards; passengers on board a South African Aircraft can be assured of a safe, secure flying experience.  Few of the aircrafts which adorn its fleet are listed below:-

• B737–700
• B737–800
• B747–400
• B747–200F
• B757–200
• B757–300

Frequent Flyer Programme: After the merger of Delta with Northwest Airlines, Delta SkyMiles and NorthWest WorldPerks programs have been merged to offer frequent flyers of both airlines the benefits and privileges they deserve. Membership levels in the SkyMiles programme are General, Silver, Gold & Platinum and its benefits include priority boarding and check-in along with exclusive access to the Crown Room Club, Delta’s exclusive airport lounge.

Cabin Classes: Delta airlines offer the following classes of travel on all its transatlantic flights

• Business
• Economy

Complimentary food and wines are offered in all classes. Business class passengers are offered priority boarding through dedicated Breezeway lanes, spacious seats and a personalized dining experience.

Lounges: Apart from the Crown Room Clubs, Delta Airlines offers its patrons privileged memberships to the Delta Sky Club that includes one-day, 30-day, annual and three year membership which can be availed by redeeming SkyMiles or by cash. Complimentary drinks, snacks, reading material, wi-fi and reciprocal lounge access are an integral part of the Delta Sky Club experience.

Online check-in: The airline offers its passengers a unique online check-in facility that gives them the convenience of choosing their seats and printing their boarding passes from the comfort of their homes. What’s more Delta’s eboarding passes can be downloaded on a mobile phone as well.

Meals: The airline adopts a novel approach in its menu planning process.   Food service items are suggested to passengers based upon the length of their flight. Passengers can choose from a wide variety of   main course dishes and complimentary snacks.  One can also buy a selection of fresh entrees and snacks from the airline’s premium EATS menu during meal time.

In-flight Entertainment: In-flight entertainment systems provided on board a Delta Airlines flight are offered based on the route & cabin selected by the passengers. Business Class passengers can surf the web, make international calls and recharge their laptops & mobile devices with in-flight power adapters offered on board.

Baggage Policy: Checked Baggage should be less than 22kgs (50lbs) and additional surcharge will be applicable on excess baggage. However the following categories of passengers may be allowed to carry extra baggage:

• First and Business Class passengers
• SkyMiles Medallion members (Diamond, Platinum, Gold, and Silver)
• Passengers confirmed on a Full Y class Economy ticket.

Passengers should check out the website for latest information on baggage allowance or contact the airline.

Awards and Accolades: The airline was selected for the Favourite Airline Award by Gay.com in 2009 amongst an elite list of competitors that included American Airlines, Virgin America, Jet Blue, and Southwest Airlines. However, the management of Delta Airlines believes that awards and accolades are incidental and it is the continued trust and patronage of its patrons which is the greatest reward.

Know more about the unique deals, packages and fares offered by Delta Airways by logging on to its web portal www.delta.com. Users can select, book and pay for their air tickets using the secure payment gateway integrated within the website and experience complete peace of mind. The website is a highly useful resource to plan a vacation as it offers exhaustive information about hotels, car rentals, vacations and cruises.