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DELTA WIDENS REACH TO LATIN AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN Delta is determined to become the best U.S. carrier serving Latin America and the Caribbean. Since 2005, they’ve grown their presence in the region by nearly 50 percent. Delta now has six strategic hubs connecting Latin America to the rest of the world, including New YorkJFK, Atlanta, and Detroit. Today, Delta operates more than 1,000 weekly ﬂights to 49 destinations in 30 countries in Latin America and the Caribbean. It has added six new destinations and 38 new city pairs in the past ﬁve years. Delta’s commitment to grow in the region is evidenced by its Caribbean expansion in 2012, adding new frequencies from New York-JFK to Santo Domingo and Santiago, Dominican Republic; and to San Juan, Puerto Rico. It also expanded some routes from seasonal to year-round, and increased the daily number of direct ﬂights to C M several popular destinations. It will continue expanding services this winter, beginning daily nonstop service between New York-JFK and Y Aruba, Montego Bay, and Punta Cana and Saturday service between CM JFK and St. Maarten. And on April 8, 2013, it starts daily nonstop MY service between New York-LGA and Bermuda. CY Delta expanded services to Latin destinations as well, making ﬂights to all of Delta’s Central American destinations daily service. And soon it CMY will add frequencies between Detroit and Mexico City. K “Delta’s goal is to be the best U.S. airline in the Latin America and Caribbean region,” said Nicolas Ferri, Delta’s vice president for Latin America and the Caribbean. “We have made considerable investments, and we’re committed to providing the best service and reach throughout the region.” New and modern airport facilities Delta’s growth strategy for the region is part of a $3 billion investment the company is making to improve its services, products, airport facilities and technology with the single goal of enhancing the overall customer satisfaction in the air and on the ground. The crown jewel of that investment is a $1.2 billion expansion at New York-JFK Terminal 4. Opening next May, the expanded main terminal will feature a much larger customs and immigration area, easier ﬂow between the domestic and international gates, and a new Delta Sky Club® overlooking the JFK runways from its fourth ﬂoor location. Twelve new security checkpoint lanes will shorten processing time, and moving the retail atrium to post security will make it easier for ﬂiers to browse at retail shops. Terminal 4 will cater to Delta and SkyTeam’s elite “Sky Priority” customers, offering 14 check-in positions dedicated to its Sky Priority customers. And last year, Delta’s (and the world’s) largest hub, HartsﬁeldJackson Atlanta International Airport, opened its new international terminal. This new facility serves as the gateway for customers traveling between Atlanta and international destinations. The new Concourse F includes 12 gates and eliminates the need for Atlanta-bound customers to recheck their baggage. ➤ Top: Delta Sky Club features satellite television. Middle: Improved airport facilities enhance customer satisfaction. Bottom: The Delta app offers numerous customer benefits. 4

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Editor's Note
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Delta Air Lines' 2013 Caribbean, Mexico and Latin America Travel Guide
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What's Hot in Vegas for 2013
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