Delta Air Lines' much-talked-about low-fare unit takes to the skies early this year.

Delta Air Lines' much-talked-about low-fare unit takes to the skies early this year, offering point-to-point service with a navy of up to 36 757 configured for 199 passengers in all-economy searing on year end. Describing the effort as intended to "meet the burgeoning competition from low-fare earners," Delta said the subsidiary will begin in Northeast-Florida markets, eventually expanding to other areas including possible transcontinental flying.

Unit take away froms will be "approximately 20%" below those of mainline 757 Delta is aiming for

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