Delta to Codeshare on El Al Flights Between New York and Tel Aviv

 Delta Air Lines (NYSE:DAL) and El Al Israel Airlines today announced Delta will begin codesharing on El Al flights between New York (JFK & Newark) and Tel Aviv beginning Oct. 28, 2001.

Delta customers will be able to purchase seats on El Al’s Boeing 747, 767 and 777 services between New York (JFK & Newark) and Tel Aviv. Members of Delta’s SkyMiles frequent flyer program will earn mileage credit when traveling on Delta’s codeshare flights with El Al.

"Delta continues to pursue new opportunities around the world as a part of our goal to become the best airline in the world in the eyes of our customers," said Paul Matsen, Delta’s senior vice president-International & Alliances. "As the economy becomes global, businesses are extending their reach around the world to meet opportunities. As businesses expand, we must expand our service to provide customers access to a greater number of global destinations."

Delta’s goal is to become the No. 1 airline in the eyes of its customers, flying passengers and cargo from anywhere to everywhere. People choose to fly Delta more often than any other airline in the world on 4,757 flights each day to 369 cities in 65 countries on Delta, Delta Express, Delta Shuttle, Delta Connection carriers and Delta’s Worldwide Partners. Delta is a founding member of SkyTeam, a global airline alliance that gives customers extensive worldwide destinations, flights and services. In addition to safely and securely making reservations and purchasing tickets at delta.com, Delta customers can select seats, upgrade, get up-to-date flight information, make accommodations reservations, and more. U.S.-based travel agencies also can access Delta Web fares for their customers via delta.com’s Online Agency Service Center.