New York, New York 6/22/2007 10:07:13 PM
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Delta Air Lines (NYSE: DAL) and Avis Budget Group, are making it more convenient for SkyMiles members

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  Delta Air Lines (NYSE: DAL) and Avis Budget Group, the parent company of Avis   Rent A Car and Budget Rent A Car are making it more convenient - and more   rewarding - for SkyMiles members to book car reservations through Delta. Through   Aug. 31, 2007, members can earn 1,000 bonus miles and 1,000 Medallion   Qualification Miles (MQMs) by booking their Avis or Budget car rental through   delta.com or a Delta reservation agent.
 
  "Offering two quality rental car   brands and a deep understanding of our customers, Avis Budget Group now adds   greater value for millions of SkyMiles members through our preferred   partnership," said Jeff Robertson, managing director of the SkyMiles program.   "Together we continue to offer exciting incentives and even more opportunities   for our customers to earn travel-related rewards."
 
  The preferred   partnership enables SkyMiles members to book their car reservations on delta.com   or be transferred directly by a Delta reservation agent to Avis Budget Group.   Members booking via these channels enjoy special bonus mileage offers,   promotions and discounts.
 
  "We are proud to be named Delta's preferred   car rental partner," said Kaye Ceille, senior vice president of travel and   partnerships for Avis Budget Group. "With Avis, a leading premium brand that   provides the finest in service and amenities, and Budget, a brand that   consistently delivers great service at great prices for cost-conscious   travelers, SkyMiles members will surely receive the best of both of worlds."
 
  In addition, SkyMiles members can:
 
  * Earn up to 5,000 bonus   miles on qualifying rentals of three to ten days with Avis
 
  * Save up to   25 percent on Avis car rentals
 
  * Earn 1,000 bonus miles on qualifying   rentals of two days or more with Budget
 
  * Save up to 20 percent on   Budget car rentals
 
  More information is available at   www.avis.com/dlpreferred07 or www.budget.com/deltapreferred.
 
  Avis Budget   Group (NYSE: CAR) is a leading provider of vehicle rental services, with   operations in more than 70 countries.
 
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  Through its Avis and Budget   brands, the Company is the largest general-use vehicle rental company in each of   North America, Australia, New Zealand and certain other regions. Avis Budget   Group is headquartered in Parsippany, N.J. and has more than 30,000 employees.   For more information about Avis Budget Group, visit www.avisbudgetgroup.com.
 
  The award-winning Delta SkyMiles program offers members multiple   mileage-earning opportunities when flying Delta, Delta Shuttle^ , the Delta   Connection carriers, Delta AirElite^ and other SkyTeam airlines. Additional   mileage-building opportunities are offered through more than 100 partners such   as the Delta SkyMiles Credit Card from American Express, SkyMilesShopping.com,   participating hotels, car rental companies, telecommunication services,   restaurants, retailers and more. Now in its 26th year, the SkyMiles program   received a "Lifetime Achievement Award" at the 2006 Freddie Awards in   recognition of its many contributions to the airline loyalty industry, and it   was named "Best Frequent Flyer Program" for 2006 by Business Traveler magazine.
 
  Delta Air Lines offers customers service to more destinations than any   global airline with Delta and Delta Connection carrier service to 311   destinations in 52 countries. With more than 60 new international routes added   in the last year, Delta is adding international flights at a faster rate than   any other major U.S. airline and is a leader across the Atlantic with flights to   32 trans-Atlantic destinations. To Latin America and the Caribbean, Delta offers   more than 600 weekly flights to 58 destinations. Delta's marketing alliances   also allow customers to earn and redeem SkyMiles on nearly 15,000 flights   offered by SkyTeam and other partners. Delta is a founding member of SkyTeam, a   global airline alliance that provides customers with extensive worldwide   destinations, flights and services. Including its SkyTeam and worldwide   codeshare partners, Delta offers flights to 462 worldwide destinations in 98   countries. Customers can check in for flights, print boarding passes and check   flight status at delta.com.
 
  Terms and Conditions
 
  All SkyMiles   program rules apply. To review the rules, please visit delta.com/memberguide.   Taxes and fees for award travel are the responsibility of the passenger and must   be paid at the time the ticket is booked. Award travel seats are limited and may   not be available on all flights or in all markets.
 
  Delta, SkyMiles, and   the Delta logo are registered service marks of Delta Corporate Identity, Inc.   Partner offers subject to the terms and conditions of each individual offer.   Partners subject to change. Offers void where prohibited by law. Other   restrictions may apply.  
 
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