Delta Air Lines
Delta upgauges aircraft, adjusts Lagos-Atlanta schedule ahead of holiday travels
[By VICTOR NZE]
Delta Air Lines has confirmed changes to its flight schedule between Lagos and Atlanta, effective October 4, 2023, in readiness for the holiday season.
According to United States-based carrier, the changes have been informed by a record-setting summer across the Atlantic.
The new flight schedule as announced by the airline, Tuesday, sees Delta’s customers offered an early afternoon departure from Lagos at 1:00pm arriving into Atlanta at 8:55pm on the same day, while the return flight departs Atlanta at 6:15pm and arrives into Lagos at 11:00 am the following morning.
“Delta’s flights between Lagos and Atlanta, the world’s leading airport, operate daily and offer customers over 200 onward connections across the U.S. and beyond.
“Nigeria is a key destination for Delta and, with strong customer demand between Lagos and Atlanta, we are delighted offer more seats and a newly timed schedule between Lagos and the United States this upcoming holiday season,” said Jimmy Eichelgruen, Delta’s Regional Sales Manager Africa.
Continuing, Eichelgruen said: “Lagos is a key destination for Delta and its leading hub inAtlanta is the world’s leading hub and gateway to the Americas.”
Delta will upgauge its aircraft on the Lagos to Atlanta route over the Christmas and New Year period operating an Airbus A350-900 to support additional holiday traffic.
“Travelers between 16 December 2023 to 14 January 2024 will have the opportunity to experience the A350-900 offering an additional 166 daily seats between the two countries.
“Delta customers flying from Nigeria to the U.S. will continue to enjoy the opportunity to fly on full-flat Delta One beds, Delta Premium Select, as well as Delta Comfort+ and Main Cabin service. Customers can look forward to an extensive food and beverage program that includes thoughtfully curated menu options. All customers can enjoy a wide selection of in-flight entertainment options and stay connected with Wi-Fi for purchase and enjoy free mobile messaging,” added Eichelgruen.
