Comments on: Announcing New Routes to Africa, Europe, Middle East & Trans-Pacific in 2009

By: Curious120

Curious120 — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 22:40:42 +0000

With all these new Destinations there is one i hope to see in the near future and that is a non-stop Delta and/or Northwest flight from Memphis to London. That is one destination i hope to see in the near future because it would mean no more connections to Chicago, Atlanta, or New York which would be great!

By: Ajibola

Ajibola — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 01:03:23 +0000

I love Delta Airlines…I want to work for Delta Airlines!!!

By: Ajibola

Ajibola — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 01:01:31 +0000

I guess I’m really excited about the prospect of eventually being able to fly directly to Malabo (Equatorial Guinea) and Luanda (Angola). I just hope widebodies are used for these flights. Even with a stop in Dakar, the Boeing 757 (used on JFK/DKR and JFK/ABV) is just too narrow and tunnelish and lacking sufficient bathrooms. Why would anyone pay to fly such long hours on such an aircraft? For example, if I were going to Abuja on or after 1 July, I’d fly ATL/LOS on a Boeing 777 and then make my way to Abuja with Arik Air or Virgin Nigeria.

By: Ajibola

Ajibola — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 00:55:57 +0000

First of all, I am extremely happy that Delta Airlines is flying direct and nonstop routes between the USA (JFK and Atlanta) to Senegal, Egpyt, Ghana, Nigeria, and South Africa. I have had the pleasure of flying Atlanta/Lagos and Accra/New York, both of which are nonstop segments…A few months later I did JFK/ACC roundtrip. which was sooooo pleasant both ways that I got over the fact that these Boeing 767′s are not outfitted with personal video screens in coach.

In addition to extreme happiness, I am bursting at the seams knowing that the Boeing 777 is going to replace the 763ER on the ATL/LOS route come July 1st. This will be great for this route, because the 777 has much more overhead room and a wider cabin. On the last flight I took ACC to JFK, the flight was great and the staff were excellent.

I really hope that the planned service to Nairobi comes to life. And, I also hope that the JFK/ABV (Abuja) flight is replaced with a widebody. I cannot imagine flying in the single-aisle cabin of a Boeing 757 for at least 13 entire hours. What is that all about?

I hope the US Department of Homeland Security clears Delta to fly into Nairobi soon. So many people are counting on Delta’s service and presence. I imagine Delta will also decide to do ATL/NBO nonstop eventually.

By: Alexdom22

Alexdom22 — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 16:16:07 +0000

Delta Blog,
There is a rumor going that Delta will start service to Port-au-Prince Haiti in the coming months. Can you please confirm or deny this statement. One of our local newspaper ran a small article confirming this new flight, just in case you want to check it out here is their link: http://www.lenouvelliste.com
Don’t get me wrong, we would love to see you come to Haiti, bacause American is killing us.

Thank you for a prompt reply.

By: Flyiboy

Flyiboy — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 14:58:43 +0000

Delta Blog….Sorry to hear that the operation from GOT-JFK on June 12 2009 as been canx. It would have been a great route. I was about to buy a BE ticket when I notice the accountment in a local newpaper…I hope this service will come back..

Flyiboy

By: jasamfarmer

jasamfarmer — Sat, 13 Dec 2008 19:52:19 +0000

Yo is there any chance you guys might fly somewhere in the former Yugoslavia (slovenia croatia bosna serbia kosovo montenegro macedonia) from somewhere in the usa east coast (ex: new york or atlanta) for the summer? I think some places over there would be a good place to fly for your airline, I’ve been longing to find nonstop north america-ex yu flights for a long time and it usually determines whether i go there at all in the summer for family reasons, because connecting flights with Star Alliance from JFK, EWR, PHL, BWI, or IAD cost at least $1400 (round trip), and those prices are with the mileage discounts, so they are actually usually more than that even! This is just some advice I’m not just saying this for my own benefit tankyooverymuch. Any reply would be greatly appreciated

By: DTWRedTail

DTWRedTail — Sat, 13 Dec 2008 17:08:30 +0000

SkyMiler, I wasn’t making excuses for DL on the JFK/NRT route. You came out and said it won’t be profitable because airlines X, Y and Z are not profitable.
I was simply explaining how DL will be able to build on its successful JFK hub and make the flight profitable.

By: Katie Mingo

Katie Mingo — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 19:04:52 +0000

Skymiler, cincyworldtraveler, and DTWRedTail – Thank you so much for your suggestions and discussion. I will pass along these suggestions to the appropriate contacts.

Flyiboy, great question! The New York-JFK to Zurich, Switzerland route will be seasonal, but all the other routes are showing as yearly. Hope this helps!

By: Skymiler

Skymiler — Sat, 15 Nov 2008 23:33:34 +0000

DTWRedTail,
I have to disagree with you. In my opinion, the fact that more passengers traveling on Delta’s JFK-NRT MAY be connecting passengers instead of O&D passengers does not give Delta the excuse to have a below average, out dated product. Even the passengers who do not originate their travels at JFK still have a choice of airlines. They can connect through IAD on UA and fly ANA or UA to NRT, ORD and fly JAL or AA to NRT, EWR and fly CO to NRT, DFW and fly AA, ETC. If Delta wants passengers to connect through JFK and fly with them to NRT, or simply fly O&D between JFK and NRT, a competitive product is crucial.
If this was a JFK to Africa route or even a JFK-Europe route I would not be concerned, but it’s not. This is New York to Tokyo we’re talking about! In the past few years every airline flying JFK-NRT has changed their cabin to have beds and at least 3 classes. Delta is not going to do well using a product that has barely changed since the late 90′s.