Delta AirLines asks members to help the fight against Breast Cancer

This Week Delta AirLines sent an email to all its members

asking to donate towards fighting breast cancer.

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Delta Email Requesting to support Breast Cancer

Experience the joy of giving. This October, support The Breast Cancer Research Foundation® (BCRF) by: Donating miles through our SkyWish program or contributing moneydirectly to BCRF Purchasing Minute Maid® Pink Lemonade while on board Delta flights (100% from each purchase benefits BCRF) Uploading your best "pink-spirited" photo on our Facebook page for the chance to win a trip to Honolulu and to help donate up to $40,000 for the cause

Since 2005, we've raised nearly $6.75 million to support BCRF, thanks to our employees and generous customers like you. These donations fund vital research that saves lives. This month, look out for the pink plane, "Breast Cancer One," which is dedicated to the memory of BCRF Founder Evelyn Lauder. It took off September 30th from Atlanta to Detroit and will fly during October to promote Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Travel Cameras and camcorders at slickcameras.com

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Delta Air Lines New York - Kennedy (JFK) To San Juan, Puerto Rico (SJU) $129

New York - Kennedy (JFK)

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To San Juan, Puerto Rico (SJU) $129 restrictions Apply

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Origins and Destinations

Each-way sale fares for travel from select cities in the US and Canada to select cities in Latin America and the Caribbean.

Fares

$129-$699* each way, based on a round-trip purchase.
Additional fees/restrictions/baggage charges may apply.

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Travel Period

Travel may begin September 3, 2012 and must be completed on or before December 6, 2012.

Advance Purchase & Minimum Stay

28 days; 3 nights minimum stay

Blackout Dates

None

Other Rules

Tickets may be purchased at delta.com.

*For more information regarding additional fare rules, fees, and baggage charges that may apply, see Terms and Conditions.

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Delta Air Lines 100,000 Miles and Broadway Show NYC

WIN 100,000 MILES
plus a pair of tickets to a Broadway show in NYC

To enter, just register your SkyMiles account with Audience Rewards, the Official Rewards Program of Broadway and proud partner of Delta Air Lines. Enter to Win The Grand Prize Winner will receive: 100,000 miles 2 premium seats to the show of your choice: Ghost, Newsies, Memphis, or The Phantom of the Opera A 1-night hotel stay Plus, earn extra entries and test your performing arts smarts with theatre trivia. Each Monday, we’ll post 10 questions about a featured show. Each question you answer (right or wrong) earns you another chance to win.

Terms and Conditions

OFFICIAL RULES
NO PURCHASE REQUIRED TO ENTER OR WIN

1. ELIGIBILITY: The Delta on Broadway Sweepstakes (the “Sweepstakes”) is open only to legal residents of the fifty (50) United States (including the District of Columbia) and Canada (except Quebec), who are 18 years of age or older at time of entry. Employees of Audience Rewards, Nederlander Organization, Shubert Organization, and Jujamcyn Theaters, Delta Air Lines Inc., as well as the immediate family (spouse, parents, siblings, and children) and household members of each such employee are not eligible. The Sweepstakes is subject to all applicable federal, state, provincial and local laws and regulations and is void where prohibited by law.

2. SPONSOR: The Sweepstakes is sponsored by Audience Rewards 250 W. 52nd St, 4th Floor, New York, NY 10019 (the “Sponsor”).

3. AGREEMENT TO OFFICIAL RULES: Participation in the Sweepstakes constitutes entrant’s full and unconditional agreement to and acceptance of these Official Rules and the decisions of the Sponsor, which are final and binding. Winning a prize is contingent upon fulfilling all requirements set forth herein.

4. PROMOTION PERIOD. The Sweepstakes begins at 12:01 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time on May 21, 2012 and ends at 11:59 p.m. Eastern Standard Time June 24, 2012 (the “Promotion Period”). Entries submitted prior to or after the Promotion Period will be disqualified.

5. TO ENTER: No purchase is required to win. Visit www.AudienceRewards.com/deltasweeps and complete the Audience Rewards membership enrollment, provide your Delta SkyMiles® member number and opt in to email communications to receive one entry. You must be a member of the Delta SkyMiles® loyalty program at the time of entry and at all subsequent times throughout the Promotion Period. You may only register one time during the promotion. Membership in Audience Rewards is free. Delta SkyMiles membership is free, to join visit www.delta.com/skymiles.

Entrants may earn subsequent entries by answering trivia questions. One entry earned for each attempted answer (right or wrong). Additionally correct answers earn member Audience Rewards ShowPoints. Throughout the promotion period 40 trivia questions will be presented.

Limit forty-one (41) entries per person. Sponsor is not responsible for late, lost, incomplete or misdirected entries; interrupted or unavailable network servers; or other connection miscommunications, failed phone or computer or telephone transmissions, or technical failure, jumbled, scrambled or misdirected transmissions or other error of any kind whether human, mechanical or electronic that may affect the Sweepstakes entry process. All entries become the exclusive property of the Sponsor, and none will be acknowledged or returned. Use of any automated system or agency relationship to submit entries is prohibited and will result in disqualification.

6. DRAWING: Potential winner will be selected in a random drawing conducted on or about June 30, 2012 from entries received during the sweepstakes period.The drawing will be conducted on Sponsor’s behalf in St. Paul, MN, by Interactive Games, an independent judging organization whose decisions as to the administration of the Sweepstakes and the selection of the potential winners are final. Odds of winning depend on the number of eligible entries received. The Sponsor will attempt to notify the potential winner via mail, email or phone within seven (7) days of the drawing. If the potential winner does not respond within five (5) days after the first attempt to contact him/her, the Sponsor will select an alternate potential winner in his/her place at random from all eligible entries received.

7. REQUIREMENTS OF THE POTENTIAL WINNER: Except where prohibited, the potential Grand Prize winner will be required to complete and return an affidavit of eligibility and liability/publicity release (the “Affidavit/Release”) and IRS Form W-9 within ten (10) days of being notified. If the potential winner fails to sign and return the Affidavit/Release within the required time period, an alternate entrant will be selected in his/her place in a random drawing of all eligible entries received.

8. PRIZES: Grand Prize: One (1). Winner will receive 100,000 miles in the Delta SkyMiles® program plus two (2) Premium tickets to a selected participating Broadway show in NYC, Chicago, Los Angeles or San Diego, and a 1 room/1 night hotel stay. Approximate retail value is $4420.00.

The Prize is not transferable or refundable and must be accepted as awarded. Prize fulfillment based on availability and certain restrictions and blackout dates may apply including weekends and holidays. Theater ticket arrangements must be made by Audience Rewards or agent of Sponsor’s choice. No cash or other substitution may be made, except by the Sponsor, who reserves the right to substitute the Prize, or portion thereof, with another prize of equal or greater value if the Prize is not available for any reason as determined by the Sponsor in its sole discretion. Hotel stay will be provided by awarding 12,000 points in winner’s account in the Starwood Preferred Guest program. Winner will be responsible for booking their own room once the points are deposited into their SPG account. Winners can use an existing Starwood Preferred Guest Account or sign up for a new account, at no charge, by visiting www.spg.com. All SPG program rules apply to Starpoints deposited in winner’s account. All expenses not specified, including transportation, food and beverage, gratuities and other prize related expenses, are the sole responsibility of Prize winner. The winner is responsible for any taxes and fees associated with receipt or use of the Prize(s). Theater tickets must be consumed by November 17, 2012 unless otherwise specified by the selected show. Sponsor will arrange to have the miles deposited into winner’s Delta SkyMiles account. All SkyMiles program rules apply to SkyMiles program membership, miles, offers, mile accrual, mile redemption and travel benefits. To review the rules, please visit delta.com/skymiles. Taxes and fees for award travel are the responsibility of the passenger and must be paid at the time the ticket is booked. Please visit delta.com/fees for current fee schedule. Award travel seats are limited and may not be available on all flights or in all markets. Partner airline benefits subject to change and subject to the terms and conditions of each partner. All SkyMiles awarded will be bonus miles and do not count toward Medallion qualification or Million Miler status. SkyMiles offer void where prohibited by law and other restrictions may apply.

9. PUBLICITY: Except where prohibited, participation in the Sweepstakes constitutes winner’s consent to the Sponsor’s use of winner’s name, voice, likeness and country of residence for the purpose of advertising, trade or promotion, in any media throughout the world, without further payment or consideration.

10. PRIVACY: By participating in the Sweepstakes, you hereby authorize Sponsor the right to collect, use, process, transfer and store all data provided by you, including without limitation, personal data, to the United States, or any location(s) throughout the world that the Sponsor deems necessary, whether within your country of residence or elsewhere, and with such party(ies) as Sponsor deems appropriate, for purposes of administration of the Sweepstakes. All information submitted to the Sponsor as part of this Sweepstakes will be treated in accordance with the Sponsor’s privacy policy, available at www.audiencerewards.com. Personal information will be used to: (a) contact potential winners; and (b) enroll the entrant into the Audience Rewards program. Entrants have the option of choosing not to remain active in Audience Rewards and to request that no additional information from the Sponsor be sent. Entrants have the right to access, withdraw, and correct their personal data. Directions on procedure for administrative access to personal data are provided in the privacy policy.

11. GENERAL CONDITIONS: In the event that the operation, security, or administration of the Sweepstakes is impaired in any way for any reason, including, but not limited to fraud, virus, or other technical problem, or any condition caused by events beyond the reasonable control of the Sponsor that may cause the Sweepstakes to be disrupted or corrupted, the Sponsor may, in its sole discretion, either: (a) suspend the Sweepstakes to address the impairment and then resume the Sweepstakes in a manner that best conforms to the spirit of these Official Rules; or (b) award the prize at random from among the eligible entries received up to the time of the impairment. The Sponsor reserves the right in its sole discretion to disqualify any individual it finds to be tampering with the entry process, the operation of the Sweepstakes, to be acting in violation of these Official Rules, or in an unsportsmanlike or disruptive manner. Any attempt by any person to undermine the legitimate operation of the Sweepstakes may be a violation of criminal and civil law, and, should such an attempt be made, the Sponsor reserves the right to seek damages from any such person to the fullest extent permitted by law. The Sponsor’s failure to enforce any term of these Official Rules shall not constitute a waiver of that provision.

12. RELEASE AND LIMITATIONS OF LIABILITY: By participating in the Sweepstakes, entrants agree to release and hold harmless Audience Rewards, Delta Air Lines Inc., participating theater organizations, its officers, directors, employees, and agents (the “Released Parties”) from and against any claim or cause of action arising out of participation in the Sweepstakes, or receipt or use of any prize, including, but not limited to: (a) unauthorized human intervention in the Sweepstakes; (b) technical errors related to computers, servers, providers, or telephone or network lines; (c) printing errors; (d) errors in the administration of the Sweepstakes or the processing of entries; or (e) injury or damage to persons or property which may be caused, directly or indirectly, in whole or in part, from entrant’s participation in the Sweepstakes or acceptance, receipt use or misuse of any prize. Entrant further agrees that in any cause of action, the Released Parties’ liability will be limited to the cost of entering and participating in the Sweepstakes, and in no event shall the Released Parties be liable for attorney’s fees. Entrant waives the right to claim any damages whatsoever, including, but not limited to, punitive, incidental, consequential, direct, or indirect damages. Sponsor is not responsible if any prize cannot be awarded due to travel cancellations, delays or interruptions due to acts of God, acts of war, natural disasters, weather or acts of terrorism.

13. DISPUTES: Except where prohibited, entrant agrees that any and all disputes, claims, and causes of action arising out of, or connected with, the Sweepstakes or any prize awarded shall be resolved individually, without resort to any form of class action, and exclusively by the appropriate court located in the State of New York. All issues and questions concerning the construction, validity, interpretation and enforceability of these Official Rules, entrant’s rights and obligations, or the rights and obligations of the Released Parties in connection with the Sweepstakes, shall be governed by, and construed in accordance with, the laws of the State of New York, without giving effect to any choice of law or conflict of law rules (whether of the State of New York or any other jurisdiction), which would cause the application of the laws of any jurisdiction other than the State of New York.

14. SWEEPSTAKES RESULTS: To find out the name of the winners after June 30, 2012 visit www.AudienceRewards.com/deltasweeps

Delta Air Lines offers First Bag Checked FREE!

Delta Air Lines is offering the 1st bag checked free for both you and up to 8 family members. You can save $50 by getting their first bag checked in Free!

The offer is in conjunction with getting one of Deltas' Credit cards. See site for details and restrictions.

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American Airlines Reports a loss of $1.7 billion in 1Q

American Airlines loss of $1.7 billion in 1Q

PowerMiles Airline News

American Airlines parent co. says it lost $1.66 billion in the first quarter, mostly on costs related to its bankruptcy restructuring.

Excluding bankruptcy costs and other special items, AMR lost $248 million, compared to a loss of $405 million a year ago.

American Airlines is the nation's No. 3 airline after United and Delta, boosted revenue by 9.1 percent, to $6.04 billion. Revenue for each mile that passengers fly, a closely watched number in the airline business, grew 10.3 percent, much faster than at Southwest Airlines.

AMR's average fares on American and the American Eagle rose 7.4 percent over a year ago.

Despite higher prices, American was able to fill 79 percent of its seats, up from 77.1 percent a year ago. The number of flights was virtually unchanged.

All airlinescontinue to limit the supply of seats to control costs and drive up fares.

AMR paid $3.24 per gallon for fuel, up from $2.76 per gallon in the first quarter of last year. Its fuel bill rose to $2.17 billion.

AMR has approximately 88,000 employees.

RIU Hotels & Resorts — 1 week only, exclusive savings of up to 45%

RIU Hotels & Resorts — 1 week only, exclusive savings of up to 45%

Take your pick of select resorts in beachfront destinations in Mexico, Jamaica, the Dominican Republic, the Bahamas, Aruba, and Costa Rica, and receive exclusive savings of up to 45% off hotel rates with your flight and all-inclusive RIU Hotels & Resorts vacation.
But hurry, this great offer is only available for 1 week, exclusively through Delta Vacations®. You must book by Apr 21, 2012.

You can also take advantage of these deals** at select resorts:

• Kids-stay-free offers
• Spa credits
• Golf discounts

 Sample Price: This offer is available from hundreds of origin cities, but this price, which reflects offer, is based on travel between Los Angeles and Riviera Nayarit, staying at Riu Jalisco. Price is per person, based on double occupancy, and select Saturday departures and Tuesday returns between June 16 – July 3, 2012, and is subject to change. Additional restrictions and baggage charges may apply. A $20 charge applies to new bookings made over the phone.

 

Vacations Include:

• Roundtrip air transportation
• Choice of accommodations
• Hotel taxes
• Roundtrip transfers between airport and hotel
• Luggage handling at hotel
• Assistance of a local Destination Expert
• 24/7 access to our Destination Help Center

RIU Hotels & Resorts 24-hour all-inclusive vacations also include:

• All meals, snacks, and beverages
• A wide variety of daily activities including non-motorized watersports at select resorts at select resorts
• Regularly replenished in-room minibar and liquor dispenser
• Use of in-room safe and complimentary beach towels
• Nightly entertainment
• Exchange privileges (only available at select resorts)

Delta Air Lines Skymiles Don't expire

Effective January 1, 2011, Delta Air Lines eliminated their mileage expiration policy so you can earn and redeem miles without worrying if and when your miles will expire.

Delta Celebrates 70th Anniversay

Delta Celebrates 70th Anniversary!

A Delta Boeing 777-200LR aircraft used to connect Atlanta nonstop to cities such as Tokyo, Dubai, Johannesburg and Tel Aviv, will be christened as the "Spirit of Atlanta" during a celebration at Delta's massive Technical Operations Center, adjacent to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport and in the shadow of the $1.4 billion Maynard H. Jackson Jr. International Terminal currently under construction.

Delta (NYSE: DAL), today among the largest airlines in the world, was a small carrier focused on the Southeast when it moved its headquarters from Monroe, La., to Atlanta in 1941. In the decades that followed, Delta built the world's largest connecting hub in Atlanta, and for more than two decades has remained Georgia's largest private employer and a major economic force in the region.

With 25,000 employees based in Atlanta, Delta is estimated to pump more than $25 billion into the local economy, and is a major contributor to key community organizations, including the Grady Health Foundation, the Woodruff Arts Center, AID Atlanta, Hands On Atlanta, Habitat for Humanity, CARE, the Carter Center and the National Center for Civil and Human Rights.

"Delta Air Lines and Atlanta have a unique partnership that has been inextricably linked to the success and prosperity of our city and our airport for nearly three quarters of a century," said Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed. "The strong relationships among companies such as Delta, state and local elected officials and civic organizations are what make Atlanta not only a global, dynamic city, but a great place to live and do business. Congratulations to Delta Air Lines, Chief Executive Officer Richard Anderson and all employees on the company's 70th anniversary as Atlanta's hometown airline."

"Delta is truly an economic force for Georgia," said Georgia Gov. Nathan Deal. "It is our biggest employer and its presence here plays a key role in helping us attract new investment and jobs. I look forward to partnering with Delta as it sets out on the next 70 years."

"The success of Delta and the city of Atlanta have been intertwined for seven decades, and it's hard to argue with the results," said Richard Anderson, Delta's chief executive. "Atlanta has grown into a major international city while Delta built the world's largest hub at the city's airport. Central to this success has been the historic partnership between Delta, the city of Atlanta, the state of Georgia and our thousands of Atlanta-based employees and customers."

Recognizing one of Atlanta's longest and most successful business partnerships, the "Spirit of Atlanta" will be christened at the celebration with a bottle of Coke. Muhtar Kent, chairman and chief executive of the Coca-Cola Company, will be honored and make remarks at the celebration.

In addition, Lloyd will be honored as the Delta employee who has lived and worked in Atlanta the longest. The airline also will recognize its most frequent Atlanta flyer, Ed Robinette, who has flown nearly 7 million miles on Delta over the past 30 years, and Cheryll Davis, Delta's most active Atlanta-based community volunteer, who has dedicated thousands of hours during her 20-year Delta career to the airline's preferred local charities.

"As a longtime Atlanta resident it's been so exciting to be part of this airline, which is such a positive force for the community," Lloyd said. "It was the very best decision of my life, to come to Atlanta, remain here, and be a Delta Flight Attendant. I am still enjoying the very best job in the world. It always makes me proud when I tell people I work for Delta."

"Two years ago, I moved my business to Atlanta because of the great flights and service offered by Delta, and I'm not the only one, we have so many businesses based in Atlanta solely because of Delta," said Robinette, who has been a member of the Delta SkyMiles frequent flier program since its inception in 1981. "I've flown 7 million miles on Delta, and I can honestly say I don't remember a single bad experience."

"Delta has always encouraged its employees to become involved in our communities, and service is a big part of being a member of the Delta family," said Davis. "As an Atlanta resident, it's great that Delta is so supportive of our community, and it's one of the benefits of being Delta's hometown."

"It gives me great pleasure to congratulate Delta on its 70th anniversary as Atlanta's hometown airline," said U.S. Sen. Saxby Chambliss, R-Ga. "Delta Air Lines has come a long way since its beginnings in Monroe, La., to the international commercial airline it is today. For seven decades, Delta has thrived, employing thousands of Georgians and becoming an integral part of our communities. Delta has established itself as an economic engine not only for Georgia, but for the entire Southeast. I am grateful that such a company calls Atlanta its home."

"As Georgians, we are all proud to be recognizing Delta's 70th anniversary as our hometown airline," said U.S. Sen. Johnny Isakson, R-Ga. "Over the past seven decades, Delta has become an integral part of the community, bringing jobs, businesses and great opportunities to the state of Georgia by connecting us to cities across the country and the world."

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Delta Private Jets

For The Guy who has Everything!

Now in Season: The 5-Hour Fleet Membership Card from Delta Private Jets

This holiday season, treat family, friends and yourself to the ultimate gift of luxury and flexibility - private jet travel.

The 5-hour Fleet Membership Card from Delta Private Jets makes the perfect present, and is now available starting at $22,500 for the light jet category.

Your hours will never expire and are always fully refundable. Plus, you don't have to travel with your party to use the card, so anyone you choose can enjoy the comfort and freedom of private jet travel. And with Delta Private Jets, you can always count on guaranteed availability, around-the-clock customer service, and the highest standards of operational excellence.

But hurry. The 5-hour Fleet Membership Card is only available through December 31st.

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Delta Issues refunds for passengers on a case by case basis for travelers who cancel travel over new TSA screening measures

Spokeswoman Susan Elliott said Monday that Delta Airlines is issuing refunds on a case-by-case basis for customers worried about the new screening steps. This does not constitute a new refund policy at Delta.