Customers Benefit from Reciprocal Frequent Flyer Agreement

(TRAVPR.COM) NIGERIA - June 15th, 2011 - Delta Air Lines (NYSE: DAL), the leading airline between the United States and Africa, today announced the start of codeshare service with Air Nigeria, one of Nigeria’s premier airlines focused on delivering excellent customer service. Initially, Air Nigeria will place its code on Delta-operated services between Lagos and Atlanta effective 16 June as well as Abuja and New York/JFK via Accra, Ghana effective 5 July.

“We are delighted to start codeshare services with Air Nigeria, a key partner in Africa, which will expand travel options and increase customer choice,” said Perry Cantarutti, Delta’s senior vice president Europe, Middle East and Africa. “Africa remains a key part of Delta’s international network strategy and the codeshare with Air Nigeria will bring increased access between destinations in West and Central Africa and the United States.”

The two airlines are also planning to start a reciprocal frequent flyer agreement that allows customers from Delta's SkyMiles and Air Nigeria’s eagleflier® programs to earn and redeem miles for flights. Implementation for accrual is expected to begin later this year.

“This code share arrangement is strategically important for Air Nigeria as it complements the objective of the airline to provide seamless service for passengers flying between West Africa and the U.S.A”, said Kinfe Kahssaye, Air Nigeria’s Chief Executive Officer. He further noted that “the cooperation will also pave the way for Nigeria to be the gate way between Africa and USA and further develop trade and tourism between USA and Africa”.

Delta is the only airline to fly direct to the U.S. from two Nigerian Cities, Lagos and Abuja, offering nine* weekly services. Since launching service in Lagos in December 2007 Delta has carried 425,000 passengers to and from Nigeria. Delta operates direct flights from the U.S. to six African cities in five countries and launched its first African services in December 2006.

Air Nigeria has a strong domestic and regional presence in the West and Central African region to complement Delta Air Lines network.

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