In time for winter travel and the annual Carnival festival, the airline will offer direct service from the Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport in Atlanta to Piarco International Airport in Trinidad.  Flight 319 will depart Atlanta four times a week (Monday, Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday) at 2:50 p.m. and arrive Port of Spain at 8:30 p.m. The return flight 322 will depart Port of Spain four times a week (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday) at 9:05 a.m. and arrive Atlanta at 1:15 p.m.

“This is big news for Trinidad & Tobago. The addition of this flight allows us to introduce the business appeal, culture and charisma of Trinidad & Tobago to a huge segment of business and leisure travelers. We are pleased that our efforts to streamline travel to our island nation have resulted in this important and convenient Delta flight,” said Dr. James Hepple, President of the Tourism and Development Company of Trinidad & Tobago, who is meeting with Delta executives on July 26 to discuss marketing initiatives for the new flight.

“Delta has so many excellent connections throughout the southeastern United States such as Birmingham, Memphis, and Orlando, that we expect to see a significant increase of arrivals to the destination from this region with this new service.”

To celebrate the new service, Delta is offering special low fares for travel on the new route. One-way fares from Atlanta to Port of Spain start at $249. Additional taxes, fees and restrictions apply and fares are available for purchase only on delta.com or from a travel agent. Tickets must be purchased by Aug. 7, 2006, and travel must be completed by March 31, 2007. For reservations and more information, visit www.delta.com.

Trinidad & Tobago is located in the southeastern region of the Caribbean. Trinidad & Tobago, with their careful approach to tourism offers one of the last absolutely unspoiled Caribbean destinations. Trinidad, the ‘cultural capital of the Caribbean,’ is home to the world famous Carnival, the birth of the steel pan drum and Emmy Award Winner, Peter Minshall. Tobago, sister island to Trinidad, is the quintessential Caribbean island with secluded beaches, quaint villages, and charming hotels. For more information on Trinidad & Tobago visit www.visitTNT.com.