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Delta Air Lines currently flies between New York John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Geneva Airport (GVA). This route was brought back in summer 2023 as a seasonal service and it does not look like it’s coming back when this year’s scheduled flights end on October 20th.
As usual, eagle-eyed @IshrionA first noticed the change and reported on X about the loss. This is a business-heavy route and one that seemed odd as a summer choice in the first place. Delta seems to be shying away from business routes as Brussels Airport (BRU) from New York John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) was also recently cut (this one was shifted to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) going forward). Last year, flights to Munich Airport (MUC) got the axe (Delta still flies there from both Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW), currently).
Switzerland, Germany, Austria, and Belgium (and now Italy) are dominated by the Lufthansa Group. Its airlines offer nonstop flights to cities like Brussels, Frankfurt, Geneva, Munich, Vienna, and Zurich with great frequency. SWISS flies the route Delta is dropping nonstop and United Airlines (its codeshare and Star Alliance partner) also offers service from nearby Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR).
Anthony’s Take: The Lufthansa Group has overpowered the Atlanta-based giant in the NYC market when it comes to flights to its hubs. This is not surprising given recent comments from Delta executives about the weakness they saw with Europe in general this summer. Delta is adding some fun, quirky leisure routes with flights to Malta and Sardinia recently announced, but it needs to tread carefully as United has already established itself as the maverick when it comes to its network.
(Image Credits: Delta Air Lines and Lufthansa Group.)
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