{"id":29442,"date":"2024-06-09T09:19:00","date_gmt":"2024-06-09T13:19:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/irishexaminerusa.com\/wp\/?p=29442"},"modified":"2024-06-09T17:22:22","modified_gmt":"2024-06-09T21:22:22","slug":"delta-resumes-service-from-jfk-to-shannon-airport-ending%e2%80%88five-year%e2%80%88hiatus","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/irishexaminerusa.com\/wp\/?p=29442","title":{"rendered":"Delta Resumes Service From JFK To Shannon Airport Ending\u2008Five Year\u2008Hiatus"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Shannon Airport has welcomed Delta Air Lines decision to increase seat capacity on its new daily Shannon to New York-JFK service as the first flight took to the skies today (Don Moloney)<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

By Barry Coughlan<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Shannon Airport has been boosted by the decision from Delta to increase seat capacity on its new daily service to New York JFK.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bookings have been encouraging and Delta took the decision to employ Boeing 767-300 series rather than 757-200 series aircraft.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The service began last week and this larger aircraft will provide almost 4,000 extra seats throughout the summer.
Mary Considine, CEO of The Shannon Airport Group welcomed the return of Delta, saying: \u201cWe are delighted to welcome Delta Air Lines back to Shannon Airport today for the first time since 2019. This new service to New York-JFK is a significant boost for our airport and a further endorsement of the growing demand for transatlantic seats into Shannon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe additional capacity provided by the use of the larger Boeing 767-300 aircraft will provide even more choice for passengers in this region and inbound visitors, traveling to explore the vibrant tourism offering along the Wild Atlantic Way. This direct service also provides increased business connectivity for our customers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIn addition to our New York\/JFK services, we also have services to Boston, Chicago and New York\/Newark. We are delighted to be able to facilitate this demand for services through Shannon with valued airline partners such as Delta.
\u201cTransatlantic travel from Shannon Airport has never been easier with our efficient Pre-clearance facility, combined EU\/TSA security screening system and Mobile Passport Control App, which will help to ensure a seamless and comfortable airport experience for our passengers through the busy summer travel season ahead.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Matteo Curcio, Delta\u2019s Senior Vice President Europe, Middle East, Africa and India added: \u201cIn response to strong demand, we are delighted to restart our service between Shannon and New York-JFK, offering our customers convenient travel options between Ireland\u2019s west coast and North America and furthering business opportunities for the entire region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThis summer, we will be offering around 3,000 weekly seats between Shannon and the Big Apple, benefiting customers looking for adventures in the US, and American visitors looking to enjoy some of Ireland\u2019s most well-known attractions.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The service was also welcomed by Alison Metcalfe, Tourism Ireland\u2019s Head of North America who said: \u201cTourism Ireland warmly welcomes the relaunch of Delta\u2019s daily non-stop flights from New York to Shannon, boosting visitor numbers from the United States.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cTourism Ireland aims in a sustainable way to support local economies and communities and the re-launch of this service will deliver visitors right to the heart of the iconic Wild Atlantic Way, which marks its 10th anniversary this year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cAs an island destination, there\u2019s a proven correlation between access and growth in visitor numbers. Tourism Ireland is committed to working with Delta, Shannon Airport and our other key partners, to drive demand for this transatlantic flight, and all other services to Ireland, helping to maintain our vital network of routes and services.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Shannon was the first Irish airport that Delta chose to fly into back in 1986.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This year Shannon Airport is operating 33 routes to 11 countries across the EU, UK and USA. For more information on Shannon Airport\u2019s summer schedule, including its US services. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Visit: shannonairport.ie<\/a>. To book flights to New York \u2013 JFK from Shannon Airport, visit\u202f delta.com<\/a>.\u202f<\/p>\n

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