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US Helicopter and Delta Air Lines Announce Codeshare Agreement
DL code now available on all US Helicopter 8 Minute Shuttle Flights to JFK
NEW YORK, April 21 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- US Helicopter Corporation ('US Helicopter') (OTC Bulletin Board: USHP) and Delta Air Lines (NYSE: DAL) today announced a codeshare agreement to expedite the process for customers connecting between two New York City heliports and Delta's flights at its New York hub at JFK International Airport.

Effective immediately, Delta has placed its code (DL) on US Helicopter 8 Minute flights that operate between the Downtown Manhattan or the Atlantic Metroport at East 34th Street Heliport's to or from Delta's global connecting flights at New York's JFK International Airport.

US Helicopter transportation is complimentary with the purchase of an applicable Delta international BusinessElite(R) ticket to and from Africa, Brazil, Europe, India, and Israel and is valid for travel through Dec. 31, 2008.

In addition, Delta's passengers will enjoy the benefits of US Helicopter service including:

-- Eight-minute flight between New York City Heliports in midtown and
downtown Manhattan and JFK's Gate 11 in Terminal 3;
-- TSA security clearance at NYC Heliports. Delta passengers remain on the
'secure side' upon arrival at JFK. TSA security screening is not
required again at JFK;
-- Convenient check-in and boarding passes to final destinations (for both
domestic and international travelers departing from and arriving in
Manhattan);
-- Baggage check to final destination on Delta flights -- for passengers
traveling both to and from Manhattan


Codeshare itineraries are eligible for check in at delta.com, airport kiosks or with a US Helicopter or Delta Air Lines ticket agent. Members of Delta's frequent flyer program also earn 500 OnePass miles when traveling on codeshare flights operated by US Helicopter.

'US Helicopter and Delta offer a superior product by working together on program benefits that maximize our 'Eight Minute Airport Shuttle' service for time-sensitive global business travelers,' comments Jerry Murphy, Chief Executive Officer and President of US Helicopter. 'Now, we not only offer a hassle-free airport commute, but also simple methods of booking travel as well.'

US Helicopter and Delta Air Lines have also partnered to provide eight-minute shuttle service between Manhattan and New York JFK International Airport. US Helicopter customers traveling on Delta flights complete passenger and baggage check-in and security screening at the heliport allowing customers upon arrival to proceed directly to their departure gate at JFK Terminal 3. Delta Air Lines plans to offer customers a total of 204 daily departures to 93 destinations from New York-JFK by June 2008. Since 2006, Delta has invested more than $50 million in facility improvements and product enhancements at its JFK hub. A one-way ticket aboard US Helicopter starts at $159, plus applicable security fees and can be purchased by visiting http://www.delta.com or http://www.flyush.com. US Helicopter's flights between New York JFK International Airport and two New York City heliports operate from 7:30 a.m. to 7.40 p.m.