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Delta Air Lines announced yesterday that it’s resuming service between New York John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Lagos’ Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) in December. The carrier will also increase capacity by 30% with a larger aircraft deployed on the flights to Accra’s Kotoka International Airport (ACC).
The Atlanta-based airline will hold its position as the largest US carrier to Africa this winter. Flights between New York John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Lagos’ Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) restart December 1st on an Airbus A330-200 with 34 Delta One®, 21 Delta Premium Select, 24 Delta Comfort+®, and 144 Main Cabin seats. In addition to the New York flight, Delta will also continue to fly daily from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL). Initially, there will be 14 flights weekly to Lagos. This will drop to 10 in January (New York will see a reduction).
Delta is also upgauging the aircraft used on its flights between New York John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Accra’s Kotoka International Airport (ACC) from a Boeing 767 to an Airbus A330-900neo. This represents an increase of nearly 1,000 more seats each week. This aircraft has 29 Delta One®, 28 Delta Premium Select, 56 Delta Comfort+®, and 168 Main Cabin seats.
Anthony’s Take: Delta is expanding to Africa during peak travel season. It will have a larger presence on continent than United or any other US airline.
(Image Credits: Lukas Souza and Delta Air Lines.)
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