Delta's SkyWish(TM) Program Partners With Girl Scouts of the USA; SkyMiles(R) Members Can Donate Miles to Assist Young Women Making a Difference

ATLANTA, Jan. 10 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Delta Air Lines has announced Girl Scouts of the USA as the SkyWish Charity of the Quarter for the first quarter of 2003.  Through SkyWish, Delta's charitable mileage donation program, SkyMiles members can donate miles to support the Girl Scouts and its efforts to teach young women the importance of self-esteem, social values and leadership.

Among other uses, miles donated will help send the Girl Scout Gold Award Young Women of Distinction to Washington, D.C., for a week of recognition and to learn about the U.S. government firsthand from women on Capitol Hill.

"Delta is pleased to assist the Girl Scouts in its worthwhile mission," said Rob Borden, Delta's SkyMiles program director.  "It is important to teach youth how they can make a difference in their communities and to reward them for their achievements."

The Girl Scout Gold Award Young Women of Distinction program recognizes 10 Girl Scouts for exceptional community service from the 3,500 recipients of the Girl Scout Gold Award, the highest award in Girl Scouting.

"We are honored by Delta's support and thank SkyMiles members in advance for their generosity," said Jackie Barnes, Interim CEO of Girl Scouts of the USA.  "Mileage contributions will enable more girls to gain skills necessary for success through Girl Scout opportunities domestically and abroad."

Beginning today, SkyMiles members may donate miles to Girl Scouts of the USA via SkyWish.  There is a 5,000-mile minimum donation, and Delta will boost each donation by adding 1,000 miles for every 5,000 miles contributed.

Donations can be made via e-mail at delta.bids@delta.com, by calling 1-800-325-3999 or via FAX at 404-773-1945.  SkyMiles members should include their SkyMiles account number, the amount of miles to be donated and note that Girl Scouts of the USA is the charity that their miles will benefit.  SkyWish donations are not tax deductible for Delta Air Lines or SkyMiles members.

Girl Scouts of the USA is the preeminent organization for girls, and has more than 3.8 million girl and adult members.  Now in its 90th year, Girl Scouting cultivates values, social conscience, and self-esteem in young girls, while teaching them critical life skills to later succeed as adults.  In Girl Scouting's special girls-only environment, girls discover the fun, friendship and power of girls together.  The organization strives to serve girls from every corner of the United States, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands.  For more information, visit www.girlscouts.org .

Delta SkyMiles members earn mileage by flying Delta, Delta Connection carriers, Delta Express, Delta Shuttle and Delta's airline partners, including Delta's SkyTeam partners.  The Delta SkyMiles program offers many other mileage-building opportunities, including the Delta SkyMiles(R) Credit Card from American Express, AT&T telecommunication services, EarthLink(TM) Internet services, participating hotels, car rental companies, restaurants, home buying and selling, cruise line and flower purchases.  The SkyMiles program received InsideFlyer's 2001 Industry Impact Award for industry-leading and customer- focused promotions.

Delta Air Lines, the world's largest airline in terms of passengers carried and the leading U.S. carrier across the Atlantic, offers 5,826 flights each day to 437 destinations in 78 countries on Delta, Delta Express, Delta Shuttle, Delta Connection and Delta's worldwide partners.  Delta is a founding member of SkyTeam, a global airline alliance that provides customers with extensive worldwide destinations, flights and services.  

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