Responde Delta.

• Position: Carta al editor - TT: Delta Responds. - TA: letter to the editor

There were a few errors in your story, Delta's Missed Connection, (August 1999). The article states that the Boeing 757 was replaced by the Boeing 737-800 as an act of "downsizing" in Deltas Central American region. Actually, Delta ordered the Boeing 737-800 specifically with Central America in mind. The Boeing 757 was a temporary aircraft for that market. Delta placed the newer, technologically advanced aircraft into its Central American region to show dedication to Deltas Latin American expansion.

Also, the article quotes: "Within a year, the airline launched service to 11 cities in eight countries." This information is incorrect. Delta currently serves a total of 10 Latin American cities in eight countries.

The article also conveys that Delta is a new player in Latin America. Deltas founding father, Collett Everman Woolman, was a pioneer for Latin American aviation in Peru. In 1928, Woolman successfully lobbied for airline and airmail rights within Peru. Over the years, Delta has held Latin American routes in Cuba, the Dominican Republic and Venezuela. Deltas continued presence in...