Airline offers more than 60 connecting destinations via nonstop flight to New York-JFK
ATHENS – Delta Air Lines [NYSE:DAL] is bringing Greece and the United States closer together by offering more than 60 destinations throughout North America, Latin America and the Caribbean in the summer of 2017 via its nonstop service between Athens International Airport and New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport.
Re-starting on 15 April 2017, Delta has scheduled a 293-seat Airbus A330-300 aircraft on the route, which is operated in conjunction with joint venture partners Air France, KLM and Alitalia. This will be followed by a second daily service from 2 June, meeting the travel demand between Greece and the United States during the peak summer months.
“We have a long history of serving Greece and continue to be the only airline offering nonstop flights between Athens and New York,” said Dwight James, Delta’s Senior Vice President – trans-Atlantic. “Offering double daily service in the peak summer enables more travel options between our countries enhancing both trade and tourism opportunities.”
Delta’s Athens – New York schedule is as follows:
| Flight number | Departure | Arrival |
| DL213 | Athens at 12:15 | New York-JFK at 16:18 |
| DL413 | New York-JFK at 17:37 | Athens at 10:30 |
| Flight number | Departure | Arrival |
| DL214 | Athens at 14:20 | New York-JFK at 18:15 |
| DL414 | New York-JFK 19:30 | Athens at 12:20 |
Passengers travelling in the Delta One business class cabin will enjoy fully flat-bed seats and a range of seasonal dining options accompanied by wines selected exclusively for Delta by Master Sommelier Andrea Robinson. The airline’s focus on partnering with premium brands extends to providing business class guests with Westin Heavenly Inflight Bedding from Westin Hotels & Resorts and TUMI amenity kits featuring products by Kiehl’s Since 1851.
Delta Comfort+, meanwhile offers up to four additional inches of legroom and 50 percent more recline than Main Cabin seats, as well as priority boarding. Throughout the aircraft, all passengers have access to on-demand in-flight entertainment and Wi-Fi so customers can stay connected at 30,000 feet.
Delta’s New York-JFK hub has a number of amenities for passengers, including multiple food and retail outlets. Delta One customers also have complimentary access to the Delta Sky Club, which features an open air Sky Deck terrace and specially-selected food and beverage options.
Customers wishing to book travel on Delta’s nonstop services to the U.S. can call Delta’s dedicated reservations team on 211-1809475, visit delta.com or see their travel agent.
