Monday May 14, 2012

For Immediate Release

Sarasota/Manatee Distribution

PRESS RELEASE

DELTA AIR LINES ADDS NEW YORK LAGUARDIA TO SRQ

Sarasota / Bradenton, Monday, May 14, 2012.  The Sarasota Manatee Airport Authority is pleased to announce that Delta Air Lines will be adding non-stop daily MD-88 flights between Sarasota Bradenton International (SRQ) and New York LaGuardia (LGA) commencing December 15, 2012.

“With our new service between Sarasota Bradenton and New York-LaGuardia, our customers will enjoy convenient access to the preferred airport for travelers flying to and from New York,” said Joe Esposito, Delta’s managing director – domestic network planning. “And thanks to our new domestic hub at LaGuardia, Delta customers flying to LaGuardia can take advantage of convenient one-stop service to destinations throughout the Northeastern U.S. and beyond.”

SRQ President and CEO, Fredrick Piccolo stated, “We are delighted with the announcement by Delta Air Lines of new service to LaGuardia Airport in New York City.  The commitment and partnership we have with Delta, our largest carrier has never been stronger.  We look forward to a very exciting fall and winter with Delta and working very hard to ensure great success with all the increased capacity Delta is bringing to SRQ.”

LGA TO SRQ SRQ TO LGA

DEPART – ARRIVE                                 DEPART – ARRIVE

8:45 a.m. – 12:00                               12:45 p.m. – 3:45 p.m.

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For Further Information Contact:

Fredrick J. Piccolo

President, Chief Executive Officer

Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (SRQ)

Tel. (941) 359-5200 ext. 4200