Delta Connection Carrier Comair to Begin Non-Stop Jet Service Between Lexington, Ky., and Washington, D.C. Central Kentucky residents gain convenient access to nation's capital; special $99 introductory fare offered LEXINGTON, Ky., April 23 /PRNewswire/ -- Delta Connection will offer customers the convenience of nonstop jet service between Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport and Lexington, Ky., effective June 15, 2004. Delta Connection carrier Comair will operate one daily round trip flights between Washington, D.C., (DCA) and Blue Grass Airport (LEX) using the Bombardier CRJ regional jet. "Non-stop jet service to our nation's capital is in very high demand and we look forward to offering this important link to our customers in Lexington and central Kentucky," said Fred Buttrell, president and chief executive officer, Delta Connection Inc. "We also are very grateful to the government, business and civic officials who represent the Lexington region for supporting this service and helping make it available to central Kentucky citizens." Delta and Delta Connection are celebrating the start of this new service with a special $99 each way introductory fare (round-trip purchase required). This special fare is available for purchase until May 5, 2004, for travel on Delta's connecting and direct flights between June 1 and Aug. 31, 2004. Travel must be between Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport and Lexington, Ky. A seven-day advance round-trip purchase is required. Some blackout dates apply. See below for other important restrictions. Known for its convenience, comfort and speed, the CRJ carries passengers in a two-by-two seating arrangement; every seat is an aisle or window, with no middle seats. The plane can cruise at a speed of 530 mph at altitudes as high as 41,000 feet and is recognized as the quietest commercial jet aircraft in the world. Delta Connection carriers include Delta's wholly owned subsidiaries Atlantic Southeast Airlines and Comair, additional regional carriers Atlantic Coast Airlines, Chautauqua Airlines and SkyWest Airlines, and codeshare partner American Eagle (in California). Delta Connection carriers operate more than 380 regional jets throughout North America. Effective June 15, 2004 Lexington to Washington National Flight Departure Arrival Equipment 5592* 6:00 a.m. 7:25 a.m. CRJ 5592** 7:00 a.m. 8:25 a.m. CRJ *Terminates on July 4, 2004 **Effective July 5, 2004 Washington National to Lexington Flight Departure Arrival Equipment 5593 8:45 p.m. 10:03 p.m. CRJ A portion of travel for some itineraries may be on the Delta Connection carriers: Atlantic Coast Airlines, Atlantic Southeast Airlines, Chautauqua, Comair, and SkyWest; codeshare partner American Eagle or Song, Delta's low fare service. Restrictions: Tickets are non-transferable. Seats are limited and fares may not be available on all flights or in all markets. Tickets: Fare shown is one-way and requires a round-trip purchase. Tickets must be purchased on or before May 5, 2004. Except for tickets purchased on delta.com , ticketing must be completed by midnight 1 day after the reservations are confirmed or at least 7 days prior departure whichever occurs first, but no later than May 5, 2004. See delta.com for online ticket purchase requirements and restrictions. Travel Period: Travel may commence no sooner than Jun. 1,2004. All travel must be completed by Aug. 31, 2004. Blackout Dates: Travel is not permitted Jul. 2/5, 2004. Fare Validity: Fare is valid in the Economy (Coach) cabin on flights to/from DCA airport only. Minimum Stay: None. Maximum Stay: None. Cancellations/Refunds/Changes: Fare is nonrefundable. Delta may permit you to apply a portion of the fare value to future travel upon payment of applicable fees and fare difference, otherwise the ticket will have no value. Contact a Delta agent or visit delta.com for details. Taxes/Fees: Fare does not include a $3.10 Federal Excise Tax which will be imposed on each flight segment in the passenger's ticketed itinerary. A flight segment is defined as a takeoff and a landing. Fare does not include Passenger Facility Charge(s) of up to $18.00, depending on itinerary or September 11th Security Fee of up to $10 per round- trip. These taxes and fees are the responsibility of the passenger and must be paid at the time the ticket is purchased. Bonus SkyMiles: Earn a SkyMiles bonus of 1,000 miles for a round-trip ticket purchased at delta.com. See delta.com for bonus offer terms and conditions. Miscellaneous: Fares and rules are subject to change without notice. Other restrictions may apply. DATASOURCE: Delta Connection CONTACT: Comair Corporate Communications, +1-859-767-1500 Web site: http://www.delta.com/

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