NEW YORK – Delta Air Lines has confirmed that it will be offering new services between New York City and the Caribbean destination of Antigua and Barbuda this year.
The non-stop flights between John F Kennedy airport and the two island locations will commence on June 12, 2008.
The destination offers plenty of opportunities for diving and snorkelling, according to Delta, while Barbuda is a popular spot for bird-watchers.
Christophe Didier, Delta’s vice-president of sales for Latin America and the Caribbean, said: “Delta continues to be the fastest growing airline to the Caribbean.
“We have added more than ten destinations in the last two years.”
Delta claims to operate services to more worldwide locations than any other airline, with a total of 321 destinations in 58 countries included in its network.
The carrier offers more than 500 weekly flights to 63 destinations in Latin America and the Caribbean.
