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Four must-visit places for Nigerians in Miami via Delta’s seamless connections

Posted on October 3, 2024 by Wole Shadare

For many who are adventurous and want to have a great vacation, mega carrier, Delta Air Lines has offered an insight into destinations that offer stunning coastlines of Miami, rich cultural experiences and nightlife of Miami to fun-loving Nigerians. Delta offers daily flights from Atlanta to Miami, offering an unforgettable journey to this vibrant city. The carrier said a few destinations are quite like Miami, Florida: vibrant cultures that flourish under the warm embrace of…

Nigerian-born Delta Director champions innovation with intention

Posted on September 2, 2024September 2, 2024 by Wole Shadare

Julian Anugom, Director of the In-Flight Entertainment and Connectivity (IFEC) Platform at Delta Air Lines, details his serendipitous career journey and shines light on his work in in-flight innovation. Julian Anugom, born and raised in Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria, has taken an innovative role in the aviation industry. As the Director of the In-Flight Entertainment and Connectivity (IFEC) Platform at Delta Air Lines, Anugom’s journey is an inspiring tale of passion, innovation and dedication. Before…

Travellers to enjoy Delta free Wi-Fi on Nigeria, Ghana, Senegal routes Dec, 2024, 700 aircraft

Posted on August 14, 2024August 14, 2024 by Wole Shadare

Delta’s industry-leading Wi-Fi rollout is taking off internationally. Starting this summer, customers on select Viasat-equipped long-haul international flights can enjoy fast, free Wi-Fi presented by T-Mobile – bringing the airline one step closer to recognizing its goal of offering free Wi-Fi on its entire global fleet. Today, free, streaming-quality connectivity is available on nearly 700 aircraft – more than 90% of Delta’s domestic mainline fleet – and the airline expects the vast majority of customers…

Delta, United flights to Nigeria may be cancelled over massive IT outage

Posted on July 19, 2024 by Wole Shadare

· Airlines, global businesses impacted There are indications that both Delta Air Lines and United Airlines, two airlines operating to Nigeria under the Nigeria-US ‘Open Skies’ agreement may not after all fly to Nigeria as massive IT outage affect businesses around the world. Delta Airlines in a statement made available to Aviation Metric said that customers whose flights are impacted will be notified by Delta via the Fly Delta app and text message….

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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