Delta launches Irish flights

BY OUR AVIATION CORRESPONDENT
May 24, 2006

Delta Airlines has started its new flight from New York to Dublin. So, the Irish American passengers can enjoy greater choice in their trans-Atlantic flights. 

The Delta Airlines flight from New York to Dublin will have a stop at Shannon. Delta Airlines has plans to double the number of non-stop dailies by October.

Loren Neuenschwander, managing director, Europe, Delta said, "The airline's service from Atlanta to Ireland is one of its top-performing routes, with 86% full planes daily." With the introduction of this new route, Delta Airlines expects its travellers on the New York route to be split 50-50 between Irish and U.S travellers.

The new Dublin flight route is the 17th nonstop trans-Atlantic route operated by Delta Airlines from New York. The round trip fare is fixed at $686. The Delta Airlines flight to Dublin/Shannon will start at 8.30pm from JFK.

Delta has also introduced a flight from JFK to Manchester. With the introduction of new routes, Delta hopes to bring profits back to the company.