By now you’re probably already aware that Delta Air Lines has transformed itself pretty significantly over the past several years, and we continue to do so. While Delta has flown international routes for years, we’ve really worked hard over the past several years to make the world a little bit smaller, so to speak, by taking our customers to more of the exciting global destinations that are important to them.
If you’re a New Yorker who thinks of Delta as the airline to take you and your family on vacation to Orlando, or as the airline known for the Delta Shuttle to Boston or Washington, I’d ask you to please keep reading. Sure, we can help you enjoy the chance to see Mickey; and we’re very proud of our Shuttle product that makes quick business trips to Beantown or the nation’s capital a snap. However, today’s Delta Air Lines is so much more. Since 2005, Delta has implemented one of the world’s most extensive global route expansions. Over the past three years, Delta has added more than 90 new international routes. With 306 cities served (as of April 23, 2008) and counting, Delta and Delta Connection carriers serve more destinations worldwide than any other airline. Yes, you read correctly.
Now, our frequent customers might have picked up on the fact that springtime – say, March through June or so – is the period during which we typically launch many of our newest international routes for the calendar year. So, ’tis the season for new international flights from New York City. Whether you’re traveling for business or seeking to be the first among your friends to experience an exciting new vacation destination, here are some of Delta’s newest international flights, along with 2008 launch dates, from New York-JFK:
- Tel Aviv, Israel – New!
- London Heathrow – New!
- Edinburgh, Scotland – New!
- Dakar, Senegal – June 3
- Cape Town, South Africa – June 3
- Cairo, Egypt – June 4
- Malaga, Spain – June 4
- Amman, Jordan – June 5
- Antigua - June 12
- Lyon, France – July 17
You can always explore the many places that Delta can take you from New York by visiting our interactive route map on delta.com (it’s pretty cool; give it a try). Let us know how our newest international destinations are helping to make your world a little bit smaller.
As always, thank you for your support of Delta Air Lines. We appreciate your business.
Brian T. Rutter
Director – Sales & Marketing
New York
May 20th, 2008 at 9:06 pm
I love Delta, I really do especially after having a bad experience with American which made me swear never to fly again, even though it meant losing my gold status with them.
But trying to get my job to book me on Delta for International travel is a pain, they have no problem booking me on Delta domestically, but for international travel I get stuck on airlines such as Air Berlin because of the prices, and it sucks because I would become Silver after my Berlin Trip if I were to fly Delta.
But any who I won’t complain, I love the Airline, friendly staff clean planes and as long as the little TV’s in the seat work good entertainment! I guess sometimes you have to pay a bit extra for quality.
Oh and by the way I love the Turkey Bacon sandwich and Chicken Parmesan (Spelling) Sandwich!
May 21st, 2008 at 8:56 am
this is all great news. and delta is making international travel easier. BUT, easier doesn’t mean better.
I fly close to 300,000 miles a year with many many international trips. I usually fly delta b/c I live in the hub (and i like my miles) but i’ve reached the point where comfort outweighs convenience.
Delta is trying to compete with international carriers with substandard planes and service. The international BusinessElite product just doesn’t cut it…especially when you are now competing with international airlines that offer FAR superior planes and customer service. It’s actually quite shocking how much better the customer service is on some of these other carriers (Singapore, Malaysian, Emirates…)
I think delta has been doing all the right things in the domestic market..and all the recent changes are great. I’m a million miler on American and switched to delta (almost 1MM there too) a few years back as delta was making all the right changes with the customer in mind…and they still are for the most part…I will only fly delta domestically.
My biggest problem — and mainly b/c I am a very frequent guest of delta internationally — is the business class product.
I was REALLY REALLY looking forward to the lie-flat beds on the ATL – Shanghai route that delta advertised and promoted for years…only to learn when i flew that route the first week, they were mysteriously not there. I have flown that route about 4 times now and just can’t see myself continuing to do so…not when a connection flight from Korean Air offers better seats and better service (and still gives me my delta miles). When i fly to moscow, i won’t take the direct atl – moscow flight…instead i’ll fly to houston and get the Singapore Airlines flight to Moscow (and still get my delta miles)….and when i go to dubai 6 times a year, i’ll probalby start flying the emirates flight direct from new york or houston….
Delta has got to (QUICKLY) upgrade their fleet with state of the art business class seats to compete in these international markets they are entering…while Cathay, Singapore and others are now on their 4th generation lie-flat beds, delta has about 2 planes in the total fleet with this –just flying to Mumbai…
Please fix this delta…and you will get all my business (and money).
May 28th, 2008 at 5:49 pm
I will be flying from NYC to Cape Town on Delta from 6/3 (i.e. the new route starting 6/3).
What can we expect re. entertainment in economy class. Do we get our own little tv were we can select the movies we want to see?
I guess, when it comes to food, we should not be expecting much??
Thanks
Gary