Delta is already wishing for warmer weather even though the 2022 summer season has only just come to an end.
The airline with its headquarters in Atlanta disclosed on Friday the specifics of its transatlantic service for summer 2023, which includes a number of new routes and two new locations for the airline.
The three main hubs of Atlanta, Los Angeles, and New York are the main connectivity targets of the expansion.
A total of 8% more transatlantic seats will be flown by the carrier than in 2022.
Customers will have a wealth of iconic destinations to explore and an unmatched journey to enjoy across the pond thanks to nearly 620 weekly flights and connectivity to 32 destinations in Europe and beyond, according to a statement from Joe Esposito, senior vice president of network planning at Delta.
The complete information is provided below, and during the weekend, you can buy all of the new flights.
Just be aware that changes could be made to the aircraft deployment strategy.
3 additional flights are added to JFK.
The biggest news may be the addition of three flights by Delta from its main transatlantic gateway hub at John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York (JFK).
The carrier's two new route-map pins for Geneva, Switzerland, and London Gatwick are probably the most intriguing.
Starting on April 10, 2023, the airline will operate a daily, nonstop route 3,863 miles from JFK to Geneva.
It was 1993 when Delta stopped flying to Geneva.
The Boeing 767-400 that will operate this route is equipped with a modified Delta One Suite, Premium Select recliners, Comfort+ extra-legroom coach seats, and regular main cabin seats.
The daily service between JFK and Geneva provided by the Swiss flag airline will face off against the Geneva service.
A new seasonal service between JFK and London Gatwick Airport will also be added by Delta (LGW).
Beginning on April 10, 2023, a Boeing 767-300 will run this service on a daily basis.
Gatwick was last served by Delta in April 2012, but that flight originated from Atlanta.
Although Delta is already planned three daily flights between New York and the busier London Heathrow Airport (LHR) in the summer, it's intriguing to see the airline expand its London strategy by including Gatwick.
Naturally, JetBlue Airways began operating flights between New York and Heathrow and Gatwick last year, so it's probable that Delta is feeling the pressure of the market to improve its offers.
Hopefully, that will result in cheaper tickets and more frequent sales.
The U.K. flag carrier British Airways and low-cost carrier Norse Atlantic Airways also intend to run flights between New York and Gatwick, which has historically been a more leisure-focused airport, in addition to JetBlue and Delta.
Additionally, starting on May 25, 2023, Delta will increase service from JFK to Rome Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci Airport (FCO) by adding a third daily seasonal route.
It's likely that Delta anticipates strong demand there next summer because this Skyteam hub is a well-liked location for Americans wishing to travel to Italy (and beyond).
A Boeing 767-300 will fly this third flight each day.
However, take note that choosing a trip on Delta that is operated by the Airbus A330-300 from New York to Rome will ensure you get the greatest experience possible in one of the airline's premium cabins.
Unlike the 767-300, which has one of Delta's most archaic products, this aeroplane has reverse herringbone Delta One pods at the pointy end of the aircraft.
Finally, Delta will start nonstop service to the new Berlin Brandenburg Airport in the German capital on May 25, 2023, when it resumes serving Berlin (BER).
Reconnected are Los Angeles and Europe
The Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) hub of Delta will once more have a connection to Europe.
Before discontinuing the service permanently due to the pandemic in March 2020, the airline last flew a transatlantic trip out of LAX.
On May 8, 2023, Delta will resume flights to Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG), and on March 25, 2023, it will resume flights from Los Angeles to London Heathrow Airport (LHR).
While the London service hasn't been flown since October 2015, over seven years ago, the Paris route was last run in March 2020.
Despite the fact that both flights formally mark the airline's return, the company is doing it with a bang.
Both of them will be flown by the Airbus A330-900neo, which has 168 main cabin seats as well as 56 Comfort+ extra-legroom seats, 28 Premium Select recliners, and 29 Delta One Suites.
There are numerous daily flights offered by American, United, British Airways, and Virgin Atlantic on the highly competitive L.A. to London route.
LAX and Paris are currently connected by Air France and Air Tahiti Nui; Delta's service will complement that provided by the former, its transatlantic joint venture partner.
Two of Delta's three flights from Los Angeles to Europe will be back in service by next summer.
The airline stopped flying between LAX and Amsterdam in August 2019, and it's unclear whether or when that service will resume.
Despite this, as the airline prepares to launch service to Tahiti, it continues to expand outside of Los Angeles.
On December 17, a three-times-weekly frequency for this eagerly awaited service will begin.
Atlanta expands service to Scotland and Germany
Atlanta is Delta's mothership, and the mega-hub will expand next summer with the resume of three long-haul routes.
The first will begin on March 26, 2023, with service to Stuttgart Airport (STR).
The primary offices of Mercedes Benz and Porsche are located in Germany and the U.S. headquarters are located in Atlanta.
According to Cirium schedules, it was last used in March 2020.
On May 9, 2023, Delta will resume service between Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) and Düsseldorf.
The final run of this three-weekly service was in March 2020.
Finally, starting on May 25, 2023, Delta will fly a route that hasn't been serviced since 2007 between Atlanta and Edinburgh.
Throughout the summer, this flight will run five days a week.
The Boeing 767-300 will fly the three itineraries stated above out of Atlanta.
In addition to this expansion into the transatlantic market, Delta has just unveiled two interesting new routes from Atlanta, one to Cape Town and the other to Tel Aviv.
Beginning on December 17, 2022, a new service to South Africa will be offered. On March 26, 2023, flights to Israel will resume.
In conclusion
In preparation for what it expects to be a busy summer 2023 season, Delta Air Lines has made preparations.
The airline's most recent expansion may be seen in its new and returning long-haul routes.
The airline revealed the debut of four fascinating new flights, including Tahiti, Cape Town, and Tel Aviv, before the end of July.
Along with other new flights, this complements the improved domestic connectivity between Boston and New York.
Delta is expanding its transatlantic service as pandemic travel restrictions in Europe fade into oblivion. This market is a favorite of American travelers and is already making a full comeback.
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