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77 routes, 32 destinations: Delta’s largest-ever trans-Atlantic schedule takes flight

Customers are flocking to wonderful locations like the golden beaches of France’s alluring Cote d’Azur, sun-drenched Mediterranean islands, and other dynamic cities filled with history as Delta’s longest trans-Atlantic schedule ever officially goes into operation.

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Customers traveling on Delta can take advantage of more than 650 weekly flights across the pond in peak summer, a remarkable 30% increase in the airline’s seat capacity compared to 2022. The line-up features 77 total routes to 32 destinations across Europe and beyond, including many places where Delta operates as the largest U.S. carrier during peak summer: Italy, Iceland, France and Greece. In the past three months alone, the airline has launched or restarted 31 of these routes, most originating from key Delta hubs in Atlanta, Detroit, Los Angeles and New York-JFK.

Following the start of new daily service in May, which expands on already-existing service from New York-JFK and Boston, Atlanta travellers who want to see Scotland’s stately castles or picturesque highlands may now fly directly to Edinburgh.

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As the biggest international airline at LAX, Delta strengthened its commanding position by reuniting passengers with Paris, a year-round destination famous for its iconic sights and a daily route that will be a key connection point for the future Olympic and Paralympic Games in Paris and LA in 2024. Delta also responded to the high demand for summer travel by resuming daily nonstop service from Los Angeles to London Heathrow.

With the most extensive transatlantic schedule from that hub, Delta has broken records at JFK. This schedule features new additions like Geneva and the return of seasonal favourites from the summer including Reykjavik, Iceland; Venice, Italy; Prague; Nice; and Copenhagen, Denmark. It also operates more than 230 weekly flights to 26 destinations.

On most flights across the trans-Atlantic, customers have a choice of four experiences: Delta One or Delta One Suites, Delta Premium Select, Delta Comfort+ and Main Cabin.

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Customers in every cabin have access to seat-back screens with hours of complimentary premium entertainment via Delta Studio, in-seat power, high-speed Wi-Fi for purchase (free Wi-Fi will be available on all of Delta’s aircraft by the end of 2024), and free mobile messaging via iMessage, WhatsApp, and Facebook Messenger.

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PIA Reinstates Manchester and Paris Routes After EU Ban Lift

Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has announced plans to resume flights to Europe starting in January, beginning with Paris as its first destination.

The decision follows the European Union Aviation Safety Agency’s (EASA) removal of a long-standing ban on the airline. PIA’s inaugural flight to Paris is scheduled for January 10, with bookings opening on December 9.

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In an official statement, PIA spokesperson Abdullah Hafeez Khan confirmed that the first flight schedule has been approved, marking a significant milestone in the airline’s recovery efforts. The EU ban had previously cost PIA approximately Rs40 billion ($144 million) annually in lost revenue, compounding its financial struggles.

With European operations restarting, PIA is now setting its sights on the United Kingdom. The airline plans to seek approval from the UK Department for Transport (DfT) to resume flights to major British cities such as London, Manchester, and Birmingham.

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These routes are anticipated to see high demand once necessary clearances are obtained. The lifting of the EU ban represents a key achievement for PIA as it works to rebuild its international network and regain its standing in the global aviation market.

By restoring flights to Europe and aiming for UK destinations, PIA is taking critical steps toward recovering lost ground and improving its financial outlook.