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AIRLINE INDUSTRY REPORT

JET AIRWAYS LAUNCHES JFK-INDIA SERVICE

With the touchdown of its Boeing 777-300ER aircraft at New York's John F. Kennedy International Airport in October (pictured), Jet Airways completed final preparations for its new daily service from JFK to India, via Brussels International Airport.  The inaugural flight departed JFK at 7:55pm and arrived in Delhi, India at 12:10am on October 28; the launch follows inaugural flight departures from New York's Newark Liberty International Airport on August 5 and from Toronto's Pearson International Airport on September 5, bringing the total to three daily flights from North America to India.

For more information on Jet Airways, visit www.jetairways.com.


DELTA ADDS SERVICE TO MEXICO'S COLONIAL JEWEL: QUERETARO
Nonstop Service From Atlanta Takes Globetrotters to a Land Rich in History and Wine

Delta Air Lines (NYSE:DAL) continues its expansion throughout Latin America with new nonstop service to legendary Queretaro, Mexico, from Atlanta's Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport, starting Jan. 14, 2008*.

Located in Mexico's central region, Queretaro offers more than 460 years of culture and tradition, and proudly boasts to be the cradle of Mexico's Independence. The city's "Teatro de la Republica" served as the stage where Mexico's Constitution was signed in 1917. Just an hour from the Queretaro historical center, wine lovers and travelers alike can visit traditional haciendas, beautiful vineyards and wine houses to get a taste of Mexico's best.

"Mexico is one of Delta's most important markets in our global network.  With this new flight, Delta increases to 19 the number of destinations in Mexico, making it the country with the most international destinations for Delta," said Christophe Didier, vice president of Sales and Public Affairs in Latin America and the Caribbean.

Delta's schedule between Atlanta and Queretaro, Mexico, effective Jan 14, 2008:

Flight                      Departs            Arrives                                    Frequency

6473                      Atlanta at        Queretaro at                M-F 4:15 p.m.- 6:40 p.m.

6472                     Queretaro at    Atlanta at                    T-S 8:15 a.m.-12:40 p.m.




MIAMI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT ARRIVALS CONTINUE TO GROW

Passenger arrivals at Miami International Airport experienced positive increases for the month of August, with both Domestic and International arrivals showing the largest monthly growth this year. In August, domestic arrivals were up 10.8% and international arrivals were up 13.7% compared to the same period in 2006.

Arrivals for the first eight months were up 3.3% internationally and 1.4% nationally, resulting in a 2.3% growth in total arrivals. This is despite continued challenges following the events of 9/11, which brought increased security and visa restrictions. 

International Passenger Arrivals – August

2007                                        2006                            % Change

790,267                                   694,835                       +13.7%

Domestic Passenger Arrivals – August

2007                                        2006                            % Change

737, 721                                  665,943                       +10.8%

Total MIA Passenger Arrivals – August

2007                                        2006                            % Change

1,527,988                                1,360,778                    +12.3%

 

 


 

 


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