back | October 26, 2004
The Atlanta Opera and Delta Air Lines Take Off on Two Year Partnership as Official Airline

ATLANTA, GA – October 26, 2004 – The Atlanta Opera and Delta Air Lines announced today a two-year partnership that establishes Delta Air Lines as the “Official Airline of The Atlanta Opera” for the 2004-05 and 2005-06 seasons. Continuing its support for the arts in Atlanta, Delta Air Lines will provide travel vouchers for all air transportation for the company. In exchange, The Atlanta Opera will promote Delta Air Lines in all advertising, publicity, marketing collateral and special events. The two-year partnership is valued at approximately $350,000.

“Travel is an enormous expense to any company, so we are very fortunate to have Delta Air Lines support us,” said Dennis Hanthorn, General Director of The Atlanta Opera. “They continue to be corporate role models for our community, and we certainly will do everything we can to communicate with our patrons the value Delta Air Lines brings to The Atlanta Opera.”

Delta Air Lines will also play a pivotal role in The Atlanta Opera’s promotional opportunities, such as the company’s “Windy City Get Away” currently underway. If anyone purchases tickets to DON GIOVANNI on Nov. 4, 6 or 7, or mails their name, address and phone number to The Atlanta Opera by Nov. 7, 2004, he or she will qualify to win a trip for two to Chicago to see Lyric Opera of Chicago’s world premiere of A WEDDING on January 8, 2005. Delta Air Lines will fly the winner and a guest to enjoy this never before seen opera production.

“Delta is proud to be the Official Airline of The Atlanta Opera, a valuable arts organization in Atlanta for 25 years. Our partnership will help to grow the company and expand its reputation as an international institution that continues to enrich our community,” said Ansley Jones Colby, General Manager for Global Diversity and Community Affairs at Delta Air Lines.

About Delta Air Lines
Delta Air Lines is proud to celebrate its 75th anniversary in 2004. Delta is the world’s second-largest airline in terms of passengers carried and the leading U.S. carrier across the Atlantic, offering daily flights to 496 destinations in 88 countries on Delta, Song, Delta Shuttle, the Delta Connection carriers and its worldwide partners. Delta's marketing alliances allow customers to earn and redeem frequent flier miles on more than 14,000 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. For more information, please visit delta.com.

About The Atlanta Opera
The Atlanta Opera strives to present opera productions of the highest standards possible, while fostering education about the art form and encouraging its growth with services and programs designed to fill the needs of the community. Founded in 1979, The Atlanta Opera is now celebrating its 25th Anniversary Season with Bizet’s CARMEN, Mozart’s DON GIOVANNI, Puccini’s LA BOHEMEand Beethoven’s FIDELIO. Patrons can purchase their exact seats online at www.AtlantaOpera.org or by calling 404-881-8885 or 1-800-35-OPERA. Orchestra level tickets start as low as $17. All shows are held at the Boisfeuillet Jones Atlanta Civic Center in downtown Atlanta.   For more information about The Atlanta Opera, visit their Web site at www.AtlantaOpera.org.

Remaining Schedule for the 25th Anniversary Season:

Puccini’s La bohème
A Perfect Valentine’s Day Date!
Thursday, February 10, 2005, 8 p.m.
Saturday, February 12, 2005, 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, February 13, 2005, 3 p.m.

Beethoven’s Fidelio
An Atlanta Opera Premiere!
Thursday, April 14, 2005, 8 p.m.
Saturday, April 16, 2005, 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, April 17, 2005, 3 p.m.

Note: The Atlanta Opera offers free Pre-Opera Lectures one hour before each performance. These informative sessions, which last approximately 30 minutes, provide a history of the performance and a synopsis of the production.

In addition, The Atlanta Opera does not allow late seating. So, patrons should plan ahead and arrive on time. We recommend arriving at the Atlanta Civic Center 30-45 minutes prior to the scheduled performance time.