Delta at present operates day by day service between Atlanta and Lagos and, with the resumption of day by day New York-JFK service, will supply a complete of 14 weekly flights to Nigeria in December by the primary half of January and 10 weekly flights for the rest of winter 2024.
Delta is reinforcing its No. 1 place as the most important U.S. provider to Africa this winter by relaunching day by day* service to Lagos, Nigeria (LOS), from New York-JFK on Dec. 1. Fleet enhancements in service to Accra, Ghana (ACC), and South Africa are additionally underway.
The airline carries greater than half 1,000,000 prospects between the U.S. and Africa every year on greater than 34 weekly flights.
“These enhancements replicate our dedication to assembly the evolving wants of our prospects,” stated Joe Esposito, Delta’s Senior Vice President of Community Planning. “We’re increasing our choices for purchasers to expertise the premium service and elevated hospitality they count on from Delta.”
Delta at present operates day by day service between Atlanta and Lagos and, with the resumption of day by day New York-JFK service, will supply a complete of 14 weekly flights to Nigeria in December by the primary half of January and 10 weekly flights for the rest of winter 2024.
Clients on this flight could have a selection of Delta One, Delta Premium Choose, Delta Consolation+ and Predominant Cabin experiences on the Airbus A330-200. As soon as on board, prospects in Delta One can stay up for an intensive meals and beverage program that features thoughtfully curated menu choices, in addition to specialty snacks and premium beer, wine and spirits. Clients flying in Delta Premium Choose could have more room to loosen up and stretch out, with a wider seat, deeper recline, an adjustable footrest and leg relaxation.
All prospects can get pleasure from a big selection of in-flight leisure choices – motion pictures, TV collection, music, podcasts and extra – through Delta Studio. Delta additionally companions with numerous suppliers worldwide for in-flight merchandise corresponding to artisan-crafted amenity kits and drinks like Thrive Farmers Tea.
Premium upgrades in service to Ghana and South Africa
As the primary U.S. airline to provoke service to Ghana, Delta stays the most important operator within the U.S.-Ghana market, providing year-round day by day service from New York-JFK.
Moreover, in late October 2024, Delta will improve its plane serving Ghana to the 281-seat Airbus A330-900neo, including almost 1,000 extra seats every week, offering 30% extra capability between Ghana and the U.S. The plane options 4 differentiated cabin experiences: Delta One Suites, Delta Premium Choose, Delta Consolation+ and Predominant Cabin.
Delta One Suites function a sliding door for enhanced privateness, memory-foam mattress and gentle bedding made out of recycled supplies. Delta One prospects can even get pleasure from extra beverage choices and a seasonal chef-curated four-course meal.
Delta can be upgrading its plane from Atlanta to South Africa, the place it operates 10 weekly flights year-round to Johannesburg (JNB) and Cape City (CPT). With the introduction of the higher-premium 35H Airbus A350-900, this improve will present an extra eight Delta One Suite seats, bringing the overall to 40, together with improved operational efficiency. Clients can stay up for these modifications for JNB efficient Jun. 20 and CPT on Sept. 9.
*This route will initially fly day by day, shifting to a few instances per week on Jan. 16, 2025.
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