It seems that response is the name of the game, with Delta Air Lines planning to launch a service seasonal service from Minneapolis-St Paul to Dublin.
The route will operate five times a week between the Midwest and the Emerald Isle starting in May 2024. Planned operations are as follows:
DL114 DEPART MSP 21:20 ARRIVE DUB 10:50+1 DL115 DEPART DUB 12:00 ARRIVE MSP 14:25 Commences: 9th May 2024 Booked Equipment: Boeing 767-300ER
Services will be offered with its international product, featuring Delta One (Business Class), Delta Premium Select (Premium Economy), Delta Comfort+ (extra-space economy) and Main Cabin (Economy Class).
The move will allow Delta to offer seasonal service to the Emerald Isle from three of its U.S. hubs – Atlanta, Boston and Minneapolis-St Paul – in addition to year-round service from New York-JFK.
In Quotes
Joe Esposito, Delta’s Senior Vice President – Network Planning, said:
“Delta continues to build on its longstanding No. 1 position in Minneapolis with another nonstop option for customers traveling overseas,” said
“With nearly 10 trans-Atlantic and trans-Pacific flights flying direct from the Twin Cities, customers have the utmost choice, coupled with our award-winning customer service, when traveling with us.”
Rick King, Chair of the Metropolitan Airports Commission, which operates MSP, added:
“MSP travelers are eager for increased air service to European destinations, and we’re pleased to see Delta add nonstop service to Dublin next year,”
“This route is important to leisure and business travelers as we anticipate continued international demand into 2024 and beyond.”
The sweet smell of competition
There’s nothing like competition isn’t there? With both Delta and Aer Lingus both out of the gate at the same time, offering services between Dublin and Minneapolis-St Paul, ramping up to a summer of fun
There are some important differences – Aer Lingus is going for a slightly lower frequency to start, with four flights a day with an A330, scaling to an A321XLR (a smaller aircraft), but with a planned daily frequency. Meanwhile, Delta is going down the line of a seasonal route, with slightly higher frequency.
It’ll be interesting to watch these two strategies play out.
Meanwhile, for the passenger, there’s a further choice in the market, in both carriers and frequencies. Perfect for those who want to experience Minneapolis-St Paul, Dublin, or beyond.
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