MUMBAI, May 1: Leading US carrier Delta Air Lines
Wednesday announced the resumption of its non-stop flight
services from Mumbai to New York, starting December, almost a
decade after it discontinued the route due to the stiff
competition from the Gulf carriers.
At present, national carrier Air India is the only
domestic operator offering direct connectivity to JFK from
Mumbai with thrice-a-week service between the two
destinations.
The Mumbai-New York direct flight services will be
operational from December 24, Delta Air Lines said in a
statement.
The route will be served by a newly renovated Boeing
777-200LR, with seatback entertainment throughout, Wi-Fi
connectivity and free mobile messaging, it said.
“Deltas return to India in time for the holiday
season marks a milestone for the company. Our non-stop service
is the fastest way for customers to travel between Mumbai and
New York and thanks to the huge range on onward flights from
our JFK hub, Delta is opening up America for Indian-based
business and leisure customers,” said Roberto Ioriatti,
Deltas vice president Transatlantic.
Connecting through New Yorks JFK, the Delta
passengers have access to more than 50 onward destinations
throughout North America, Latin America and the Caribbean, the
airline said.
The demand for flights between the US and India has
increased by 60 percent in the last decade, and New York is
the largest US market to India with the largest base of
corporate customers, the airline added.
“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,” Deltas
chief executive officer Ed Bastian said. (PTI)
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