(TAN): United States-based carrier Delta Air Lines has resumed its operations in India with a direct service between New York and Mumbai, reports said.
The airline recommenced the nonstop service from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport after a decade – it had stopped flying between the two destinations in November 2008 owing to a dearth in demand, as per reports. It was reportedly the only direct flight between the two cities when operations started in 2006.
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Delta returned to Mumbai as demand for Indian connections is growing, not just among leisure travellers but also among business travellers, with New York and Mumbai being significant commercial hubs, reports said.
The 16-hour flight will provide connections to over 50 onward destinations across the United States, Canada and Latin America, reports said.
Delta will reportedly deploy its newly refurbished Boeing 777-200LR aircraft for the daily service – with the aircraft featuring 28 Delta One Suite, an all-suite business class cabin, the premium economy with 48 Delta Premium Select seats, 90 Delta Comfort seats and 122 seats in the main cabin. Passengers will also be offered extra legroom, additional recline, nine configurations in the main cabin, and free limited speed WiFi on the flight, according to reports.
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“We’re investing in every customer, wherever they sit on our aircraft, ensuring time flies faster on long-haul routes like our new Mumbai service. Through major investment in onboard comfort, technology, airport innovation and sustainability, we’re offering a Delta experience like never before…” Delta Air Lines was quoted by Simple Flying as saying.
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