LAGOS, 01 August 2012: Customers requiring greater flexibility when it comes to their travel plans are taking advantage of Delta’s subsidiary, Delta Private Jets. Offering an expansive fleet of aircraft, with a network spanning over 5,000 North American airports, Delta Private Jets offers individuals and companies flexible, cost-effective travel solutions, with a range of aircraft and pricing options available to suit their needs.

Delta operates scheduled service to the United States from six African cities in five countries: Lagos and Abuja, Nigeria; Accra, Ghana; Johannesburg, South Africa; Monrovia, Liberia; and Dakar, Senegal. Delta Private Jets offers customers wishing to travel outside of regular scheduled services, access to charter aircraft from small jets accommodating eight people with a range of up to 2,000 miles, to larger jet for up to 14 people with a range of up to 5,000 miles.

Customers wishing to book travel on Delta Private Jets can purchase a Delta Private Jets Card from $50,000 to $200,000. This offers locked-in pricing for up to two years, with no fuel surcharges and taxes included. There are also no interchange fees for switching between aircraft types and multiple aircraft can be booked for use on the same day. Hourly and daily rates are determined by destination and aircraft size. Funds can also be used for commercial travel on Delta.

“Delta offers the most comprehensive network of scheduled services from Africa to the U.S. of any airline, but our Delta Private Jets charter service gives customers the flexibility to get from A to B within North America precisely when they need to - something which is of great value to corporate travelers,” said Perry Cantarutti, Delta’s senior vice president for Europe, the Middle East and Africa. “Delta Private Jets provides a seamless travel experience whenever it’s needed, offering customers the very best of both the private and commercial air travel worlds.”

Delta Private Jets cardholders have access to a dedicated concierge service, available 24/7, for all private and commercial travel arrangements. In addition, cardholders benefit from SkyMiles Medallion status and 20% off full-fare First Class and BusinessElite tickets when flying on Delta’s scheduled services.