Delta Air Lines has announced that, from December 1, 2024, it will start to operate a round-trip service between New York and Lagos.
In addition, the airline announced that this winter it will enhance services to Accra, Ghana, and South Africa to strengthen its position as America’s leading carrier on African soil.
This was disclosed in a statement by Delta Airlines, according to The Punch.
According to the statement signed by Delta’s senior vice president of network planning, Joe Esposito, there are over half a million customers per year between the United States and Africa on more than 34 weekly flights.
The statement read in part, “Delta is reinforcing its No. 1 position as the largest U.S. carrier to Africa this winter by relaunching daily service to Lagos, Nigeria (LOS), from New York-JFK on Dec. 1. Fleet enhancements in service to Accra, Ghana (ACC), and South Africa are also underway.
“These enhancements reflect our dedication to meeting the evolving needs of our customers.”
It added, “We are expanding our options for customers to experience the premium service and elevated hospitality they expect from Delta.”
“Delta currently operates daily service between Atlanta and Lagos and, with the resumption of daily New York-JFK service, will offer a total of 14 weekly flights to Nigeria in December through the first half of January and 10 weekly flights for the remainder of winter 2024.”
