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Delta to expand reach in Africa, says Ed Bastian

Posted on June 10, 2024June 10, 2024 by Wole Shadare

Delta Air Lines Chief Executive Officer, Ed Bastian has described the carrier as the biggest United States carrier in Africa with many connections, explaining that the airline was poised to extend its network in the continent with its codeshare partner, Kenya Airways. Speaking at a media briefing with journalists from Africa, the Middle East, North America and Europe shortly before the International Air Transport Association (IATA) Annual General Meeting (AGM) and World Air Transport Summit…

Delta sets to offer 14 weekly flights to Nigeria as carrier restarts New York-Lagos route Dec 1

Posted on April 26, 2024 by Wole Shadare

Mega carrier and one of the most successful airlines in the world, Delta Air Lines has concluded plans to restart daily service to Lagos from New York from December 1, 2024. This is made possible as Nigeria and the United States have ‘Open Skies’ aviation pact that allows both nations to deploy as many flights as possible to each other’s territory. Air carriers of both countries gain unrestricted rights to transport passengers directly between the…

Hassenstab: I’m optimistic about Delta’s future in Africa

Posted on April 2, 2024 by Wole Shadare

With 4000 flights daily to its destinations across the globe with a codeshare arrangement with Kenya Airways, Delta Air Lines is regarded as one of the biggest airlines in the world. The carrier’s Director of Sales, Middle East, Africa and India, Paul Hassenstab in this interview with WOLE SHADARE speaks of its impact in Nigeria and the West African market, investment in infrastructure and how to sustain its market share among others. Delta is regarded as the most…

Delta orders 20 Airbus A350-1000 aircraft

Posted on January 13, 2024 by Wole Shadare

Mega carrier, Delta Air Lines has chosen Airbus to meet its needs for modern efficient wide-bodies having placed a first order for 20 A350-1000 aircraft. The A350-1000 will be a new aircraft type in Delta’s fleet. “We are thankful for Delta’s continued confidence in Airbus’ solutions to meet its fleet needs,” said Christian Scherer, Chief Executive Officer of the Commercial Aircraft business, Airbus. “Delta was the first U.S. airline to operate the A350-900 and is doing…

Delta makes changes to Lagos-Atlanta schedule ahead of holiday travel

Posted on October 3, 2023 by Wole Shadare

Following a record-setting summer across the Atlantic, Delta Air has made is making changes to its flight schedule between Lagos and Atlanta, effective October 4th, 2023, in readiness for the holiday season. Delta’s new flight schedule offers customers an early afternoon departure from Lagos at 1:oopm arriving in Atlanta at 8:55 pm on the same day. The return flight departs Atlanta at 6: 15 p.m. and arrives in Lagos at 11:00 a.m. the following morning. Delta’s…

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