DELTA AIR LINES, in an action to try to alleviate fears that a Middle East war could interrupt flights, has introduced a new short-term policy to allow customers to change their transatlantic travel plans without penalty or service charges. Under the new procedure, all tickets for a Delta-operated flight purchased between 5 March 2003, and 31 March 2003, using a previously restricted published fare, may be changed without penalty anytime prior to 31 May 2003, for travel until the end of the year. Customers may choose to change their destination, travel dates or class of service. Restricted tickets purchased during this time may be exchanged for travel to any destination within Delta”s network. Passengers will be charged for any difference in fares applicable to peak travel periods, day of week, booking class or cabin, and where taxes have been increased. The original ticket will be used as a credit toward the higher fare. However travel credit will be given when changes result in a lower ticket price. http://www.delta.com