Multidimensional lounge, open for six weeks in the heart of midtown Manhattan, will showcase Delta´s unique in-flight experience and worldwide destinations

Delta Air Lines is bringing its award-winning in-flight experience to the streets of New York City. The airline will open SKY360° by Delta, a multidimensional lounge in the heart of midtown Manhattan created to showcase key elements of Delta´s unique in-flight experience and worldwide destinations.

Located at 101 West 57th St. (at the intersection of 6th Avenue), the 3,500 square-foot space will be open for six weeks only, Oct. 3–Nov. 10, showcasing Delta´s on-board experience and worldwide network of destinations. Visitors can also interact with the airline´s state-of-the-art amenities - all within a contemporary, high-style space. SKY360 by Delta will feature:

Sky High Entertainment: An entertainment/screening area features Delta´s all-leather Coach Class seats and its new international BusinessElite® seats which recline into a fully flat position and will be featured on Delta´s new 777 Long Range aircraft in spring 2008. The seats in SKY360 feature the state-of-the art, Delta on Demand in-flight entertainment system, including movies, HBO programming, TV, music and more. SKY360° guests can:

1. Watch their favorite HBO program – Entourage, Sex and the City or The Sopranos
2. Catch the latest films currently airing on Delta Ocean´s 13, Knocked Up, Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
3. Listen to cool tunes – 90s mix, salsa, country and more

The Midnight Sky Bar: Serving coffee and complimentary Coca-Cola products by day and cocktails by night, including selections from Midnight Sky, the signature cocktail program created exclusively for Delta by nightlife proprietor Rande Gerber.

Delta Cafe Pods: Unique seating pods located throughout the space enable daytime guests to relax and sample selections from Delta´s new food-for-sale menu, featuring creations from Chef Todd English, including Roast Beef Steak Cobb Sandwich, Mediterranean Salad with Grilled Shrimp and Chilled Black Olive Spaghetti Salad.

The Reservation Area: A computer zone where visitors can check fares and worldwide flight schedules, as well as book reservations via www.delta.com.

American Express® Connectivity Lounge and Charging Station: A free charging station for an assortment of mobile devices, including cell phones, BlackBerrys and iPods, sponsored by Delta partner American Express.

AvisConnect Wi-Fi: Free Wi-Fi capability throughout SKY360.

"We are excited to provide costumers with an opportunity to experience all of the unique, stylish and entertaining elements of Delta´s award-winning in-flight service in the heart of New York City," said Tim Mapes, Delta´s vice president of Marketing. "SKY360 is an experiential vehicle that enables Delta to highlight our robust array of in-flight offerings and provides a platform for visitors to try out our state-of-the-art amenities."

Throughout its six-week time frame, SKY360° will host for the public a variety of daily events and programs related to amenities specific to Delta and travel overall. Evenings will be reserved for a wide variety of private events. Thematic programming and select events include:

• Oct. 2-6: Grand Opening – daily sweepstakes and giveaways;
• Oct. 9-13: International Week – sweepstakes for international tickets on Delta;
• Oct. 16-20: Living Well Week – free massages from Delta’s spa partner, Lather;
• Oct. 23-27: Stress Free Week – packing tips and tricks and aromatherapy from Lather;
• Oct. 30-Nov 3: Food & Wine Week – Filippo Berio Olive Oil samplings;
• Nov. 6-10: Entertainment Week – a gadget lab, showcasing the latest media players, cameras and phones, and a travel photo exhibition.

Evenings at SKY360° will be reserved for a wide variety of private events, Tuesday through Saturday:

Esquire Magazine: Man at His Best Cocktail Reception – based on Man at his Best editorial platform, guests are invited to experience the newest trends in fashion, luxury goods and culture.

New Yorker: Cartoons and Cocktails – guests will experience live cartoonist demonstrations, signed sketches, cocktails.

New York Magazine: International Cinema at SKY360° – in partnership with Rooftop films, the event will showcase international short films.

Peter Greenberg Book Reception: Cocktail reception to celebrate the newest book from Today Show correspondent Peter Greenberg: The Complete Travel Detective Bible.

From Delta´s Newsroom