CINCINNATI, June 3, 2003—Delta AirElite Business Jets is offering customers in its AirElite Rewards program a faster, more efficient way to earn Delta SkyMiles Medallion status. Charter customers will be awarded one Medallion Qualification Mile for every dollar in Delta AirElite flight charges through Aug. 31, 2003.

Customers accumulating 25,000 Medallion Qualification Miles within a calendar year will earn Silver Medallion status. Customers with a total of 50,000 Medallion Qualification Miles will earn Gold Medallion status and customers accumulating 100,000 Medallion Qualification Miles will earn Platinum Medallion status.

“Since its inception, the Delta AirElite Rewards program has been extremely popular with our customers,” said Michael Green, president and chief executive officer, Delta AirElite Business Jets. “The program allows us to provide a total travel solution for anyone who needs air transportation and to reward them for choosing Delta.”

Delta AirElite Business Jets customers are enrolled automatically in the Delta AirElite Rewards program. Medallion status offers benefits such as complimentary upgrades on Delta, Crown Room Club discounts, priority waitlist status, special check-in privileges, and preferred seating and boarding. For more information on specific benefits, qualifications and restrictions please visit airelite.com/rewards.

Delta AirElite Business Jets, a wholly owned subsidiary of Delta Air Lines (NYSE: DAL), has more than 18 years of experience in offering superior levels of service and convenience to customers around the globe. Delta AirElite offers Global Charter Services, Aircraft Management Services and its innovative Fleet Membership Program. As part of Delta’s corporate structure, Delta AirElite Business Jets is able to leverage the buying power and expertise of a global leader in air transportation and customer service products.

Delta AirElite Business Jets is focused on safety, security, professionalism and exceptional customer service. Delta AirElite offers a diverse fleet of Bombardier Challenger, Learjet, Gulfstream and Cessna aircraft. For more information about Delta AirElite’s Global Charter Services, Aircraft Management Services and the AirElite Rewards program, please call 1-800-927-0927 or visit www.AirElite.com/rewards. For more information about the Fleet Membership Program, please call 877-DAE-JETS (877-323-5387) or visit www.AirElite.com/membership.

Terms and Conditions: Medallion Qualification Miles earned during a calendar year will be posted to the member’s account in December of that same year. Only one SkyMiles® account may be credited per charter. One passenger must be identified as the credit recipient when the charter reservation is made. Medallion benefits are valid the year following the year in which Medallion status is earned, only for airline travel on Delta, Delta Connection and the SkyTeam global alliance. For details, visit delta.com.

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