Thursday, May 2, 2019
Delta Air Lines Mumbai-New York direct flight services will resume from December 24, 2019. The route will be served by a newly renovated Boeing 777-200LR, with seatback entertainment throughout, Wi-Fi connectivity and free mobile messaging.
At present, Air India is the only domestic operator offering direct connectivity to John F. Kennedy International Airport from Mumbai with thrice-a-week service between the two destinations.
Delta Air Lines had discontinued flying on the route due to the stiff competition from the Gulf carriers.
Connecting through New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport, the Delta passengers have access to more than 50 onward destinations throughout North America, Latin America and the Caribbean, as per the airline.
Delta is opening up America for Indian-based business and leisure customers, as per Roberto Ioriatti, Deltas vice president Transatlantic.
Ed Bastian, Deltas chief executive officer said: “Deltas non-stop service between New York and Mumbai is the latest example of our international growth as we strive to connect the world better than any other airline,”
The demand for flights between the US and India has increased by 60 percent in the last decade.
The resumed services will offer non-stop service faster way for customers to travel between Mumbai and New York.
