DELTA AIR LINES INTRODUCES SIGNIFICANTLY LOWER FARE STRUCTURE AT LEXINGTON'S BLUE GRASS AIRPORT

Lexington, KY – On January 5, 2005, Delta Air Lines introduced a simplified fare structure for every city it serves throughout the United States including Lexington. The program, called SimpliFares, reduces the number fare classifications, lowers business class fares, eliminates Saturday night stay requirements and allows the airline to provide customers with affordable fares and unparalleled convenience.

The introduction of the simplified fare structure has significantly reduced most fares in Lexington; some fares reflect reductions of as much as 50% or more. For example, the price of a seven-day advance purchase fare for a mid-week journey from Lexington to Atlanta, GA has been reduced from $957 to $190. Similar savings can be found in most of Lexington's top markets.

"As a result of SimpliFares, Central Kentucky travelers will no longer need to drive to distant airports to find competitive fares. A majority of Lexington's fares are now priced within $50 of similar fares offered by other airports; saving our customers time and money," said Michael Gobb, Executive Director, Blue Grass Airport.

Fares are available for sale now from local travel agents, internet websites, www.delta.com and by calling Delta reservations at 800-221-1212.

Serving over one million passengers each year, Blue Grass Airport's five airlines provide daily nonstop air service to 12 destinations and hundreds of connections to cities worldwide. In 2003, Blue Grass Airport was recognized as the fifth fastest growing airport in the nation and continues to serve as a model among small community airports for security technology, marketing and community outreach.