US carrier Delta Airlines 25 May recommenced its daily seasonal service from Shannon to New York JFK, up gauging from planned three class 193 seat Boeing 757-200(ER) to 213 seat Boeing 767-300(ER) to meet increasingly market demand for access to West of Ireland.
The 767-300(ER) will provide over 3,600 seats through the summer season, while the new route has the overall capacity to generate up to 46,000 passengers through Shannon Airport.
Delta Airlines Senior Vice President Europe, Middle East, Africa and India Matteo Curcio, said “In 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’s west coast and North America and furthering business opportunities for the entire region. This summer, we will be offering around 3,000 weekly seats between Shannon and the Big Apple, benefiting customers looking for adventures in the U.S., and American visitors looking to enjoy some of Ireland’s most well-known attractions.”
The Shannon Airport Group CEO Mary Considine, said “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. The 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, travelling to explore the vibrant tourism offering along the Wild Atlantic Way. This direct service also provides increased business connectivity for our customers.”
Flight Schedule:
DAL284 departs New York JFK 2320 arrives Shannon 1050 next day
DAL285 departs Dublin 1250 arrives New York JFK 1250
Image Credit: Shannon Airport Group
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