Delta Air Lines (DAL) Extends Lease Agreement with Atlanta Airport Through 2017

Delta Air Lines Inc.(NYSE: DAL) has reached a deal with the world's busiest airport to extend its lease agreement there through 2017. The agreement must be approved by the Atlanta City Council and Delta's board.

According to the airport, all the airlines that do business at the facility are expected to generate about $160M in airport revenue in 2009, including property leases and landing fees.