On May 21, Delta Air Lines became the only U.S. airline to operate service nonstop to the heart of Austria with new flights between the world's largest airline hub in Atlanta and Austria's capital of Vienna. The five-time weekly service is the second of 14 new international routes to be launched by Delta this summer as part of the airline's ongoing international expansion.

"Delta customers continue to respond enthusiastically to our international growth and we look forward to welcoming more customers than ever before aboard international flights this summer," said Glen Hauenstein, Delta's executive vice president - Network Planning and Revenue Management.

With the new service, Delta strengthens its position as the leading U.S. carrier to Central and Eastern Europe, building on existing routes to Budapest, Kiev, Moscow, and Prague, and new service to Bucharest (effective June 5).

Delta operates the new service using Boeing 767-300ER aircraft seating up to 214 passengers and featuring Delta's refurbished business and economy class service. Customers can enjoy Delta's award-winning BusinessElite service featuring all-leather sleeper seats with 60 inches of legroom, innovative food offerings designed by celebrity chef Michelle Bernstein - including award-winning, original wine selections - and industry-leading, on-demand personal in-seat entertainment boasting more than 20 first-run and popular classic movies, a variety of TV programs, a broad range of music, and a suite of 12 video games. Economy class customers also benefit from new all-leather economy seats, amenity kits, enhanced food offerings and a complimentary cocktail with each meal.

The new route also offers multiple opportunities for freight forwarders and cargo shippers who can more quickly connect goods between Vienna and destinations around the world via Delta's burgeoning Atlanta hub. The strength of Austria's export industry as well as the country's geographic position makes Vienna a natural cargo hub for freight shipments from points across Central and Eastern Europe.

"Delta continues to lead the way for our customers into new and emerging destinations where no other major U.S. carrier offers nonstop flights," Hauenstein continued. "From Moscow to Mumbai to Johannesburg and now to Vienna, Delta customers continue to benefit from the convenience and renowned service of nonstop Delta flights between our largest U.S. gateways and most every region of the globe."

Other new international routes scheduled to begin this summer include Atlanta to Dubai (effective May 31); New York-JFK to Pisa (effective May 31); Atlanta to Seoul (effective June 4); New York-JFK to Bucharest (effective June 5); New York-JFK to Montego Bay* (effective June 9); and Los Angeles to Belize City (effective June 10).

* Subject to foreign government approval.