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<br /> _ 09/'1 /2.005 WED 17 29 FAX _541 682 6838 CITY OF EUGENE AIRPORT PW ADMIN IaJ001/001 _ <br /> I • <br /> Public Works <br /> Airport Division <br /> f City of Eugene <br /> 28855 Lockheed Drive <br /> Eugene, Oregon 97402 <br /> (541)682-5430 <br /> (541) 682-6838 FAX <br /> vrww.eugeneairport.com <br /> PRESS RELEASE <br /> Wednesday, September 14, 2005 <br /> For Immediate Release <br /> j No Chajnges Seen at Eugene Airport as Result of Delta Filing <br /> j Today Delta Airlines filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. While not unexpected, <br /> j this news prompts even more questions in an environment that is already uncertain. <br /> • The Eugene Airport is providing the following information to assist travelers who may <br /> hold Delta tickets or who are making travel plans: <br /> i <br /> • According to Delta, the filing will cause no immediate changes and no disruptions <br /> in service. Passengers can travel confident that their flights will be running, <br /> tickets and reservations will be honored, refunds and exchanges will be provided <br /> ~ as usual, and frequent flier miles will continue to accrue. As changes are <br /> planned and implemented, there will be ample notice to the traveling public. <br /> • Eventually Delta may implement reductions in service systemwide, particularly in <br /> its weaker, unprofitable markets. It is far too early to know how these changes <br /> will affect the Eugene Airport, but we do know that the Eugene market has been <br /> successful for Delta. Delta even added a third flight on January 31, 2005. As <br /> ~ Delta evaluates service changes, Eugene is in a good position. <br /> • Bankruptcy protection will allow Delta to restructure and retool its business so <br /> that it can emerge prepared to compete in a very difficult environment. We will <br /> closely follow the court's actions to know what changes are coming and how they <br /> will affect us. <br /> The Eugene Airport will continue to keep travelers apprised of developments <br /> affecting air service in our region. <br /> i <br /> i <br /> For more information, please contact Bob Noble, Eugene Airport Manager at 682-5430. <br /> I <br /> I <br /> i <br /> ~ ~ <br /> <br />