Golf News for Monday, November 22, 2004 | Briefly

Delta Connection launches service between Atlanta and Naples

NAPLES, Fla. – Nov. 16 – Delta (NYSE: DAL - News) customers now have a convenient way to escape to the beautiful beaches and luxurious resorts of Southwest Florida thanks to Delta Connection carrier Atlantic Southeast Airlines' three new daily nonstop jet flights between Atlanta and Naples, Fla. Airline, airport and civic leaders are celebrating the new service at the Naples Municipal Airport.

"Delta Connection is making history by introducing the first daily, nonstop jet service between Naples Municipal Airport and a destination outside of Florida," said Fred Buttrell, president and CEO, Delta Connection, Inc. "Much like our popular daily jet service between Atlanta and Key West, Delta Connection is pleased to offer customers exclusive access to another one of Florida's most popular business and vacation destinations with convenient, nonstop flights from our largest hub at Atlanta."

Delta Connection also is inviting customers to celebrate new Naples service with a special online sweepstakes at flyasa.com and ecityoftravel.com. The lucky winner of the Naples "Lap of Luxury" Sweepstakes will receive round- trip air travel for two to Naples, Fla. on Delta or Delta Connection, three nights accommodations at The Registry Resort and Club for two adults, including breakfast for two in Cafe Chablis, dinner for two at either the Cafe Chablis or Brass Pelican, unlimited golf at Naples Grande Golf Club and unlimited tennis. The winner also will receive a complimentary four-day full- size car rental from Avis, a lunch cruise for two aboard a luxury yacht and a gift certificate to use at the shops of Fifth Avenue South.

Between today and Jan. 15, 2005, customers can enter via flyasa.com or eCityofTravel.com to win the Delta Connection Lap of Luxury Sweepstakes. Sweepstakes entries also can be submitted by mail to the Delta Connection Lap of Luxury Sweepstakes, Department A739, 100 Hartsfield Centre Parkway, Suite 800, Atlanta, GA, 30354-1356. Entries must include first and last name, address (street address, city, state and zip code) and home telephone number. Written entries should be submitted on a 4" x 6" postcard. All entries must be postmarked by Jan. 15, 2005. The winner will be selected by random drawing. See flyasa.com or eCityofTravel.com for official rules and restrictions.

For more information on Naples and other exciting Delta Connection destinations, visit eCityofTravel.com, the Internet's most streamlined and sophisticated online travel magazine. With dynamic editorial and captivating photographs, eCityofTravel.com leads the discovery of the world's best hotels, airlines, resorts and spas. Whether traveling for business or pleasure, eCityofTravel.com is a favorite source of information for more than one million visitors each month.

Delta Connection carriers include Delta's wholly owned subsidiaries Atlantic Southeast Airlines and Comair, additional regional carriers Chautauqua Airlines and SkyWest Airlines, and codeshare partner American Eagle (in California). Delta Connection carriers operate more than 400 regional jets throughout North America. For more information, please visit www.delta.com.