Delta Resumes Lagos to Atlanta Flight
Delta Airlines resumed operations from Lagos to Atlanta on Wednesday. A statement from the airline said it would fly four times a week with
departures on Wednesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays, and Sundays.
“We know how important access to the United States is for our
customers and now the restrictions have been lifted, we’re looking
forward to re-starting our Lagos service to facilitate travel and
business opportunities in Atlanta and beyond,” Delta’s Commercial
Director – Africa, Bobby Bryan said.
“Customers will have a different flying experience the next time they
step onboard but this is to ensure the highest standards of safety for
them and our people, which is our number one priority. We are also
offering additional flexibility with tickets so customers have extra
peace of mind should they need it.”
Flights between Lagos and Atlanta will temporarily make a brief stop
in Dakar, with final administrative approvals for nonstop service
expected shortly. Customers will not be able to board or disembark in
Senegal. The flight will be operated using a Boeing 767-300 aircraft.
Last month, Delta announced that it would extend its middle seat block
and limit the number of customers on board every flight until at least
January 6, 2021. For customers traveling alone or with one other
companion, middle seats will be blocked for safety.
For parties of three or more, middle seats will appear as available
for booking, to allow families and travel companions to select seats
together.
Customers can also continue enjoying peace of mind in case their
travel plans change. For all new flights purchased through December
31, 2020, travelers have the option to change their flight without a
change fee for a year from the date of purchase.
Furthermore, the airline has introduced the Delta CareStandard its
commitment to a superior level of cleanliness, more space and safer
service designed to ensure customers can travel with confidence. As
part of this, the airline has founded a Global Cleanliness Division
dedicated to innovating and evolving its already-high cleanliness
standards to ensure a consistently safe and sanitized experience
across its facilities and aircraft for employees and customers, alike.