Delta Airlines To Suspend New York-Lagos Route On October 4,2022

Delta Air lines, one of the major airlines of the United States and the world's oldest airlines in operation will

suspend its flights between New York JFK airport and Lagos, effective from October 4, 2022.

The airline which disclosed this via a statement, noted that the route suspension was to fit into “the current demand environment.”

“The airline continues to operate service between Lagos and Atlanta and offers onward connections to New York and other cities across the United States.

“Customers impacted by our suspended New York-JFK to Lagos service will be re-accommodated on Delta operated flights or services operated by our joint venture partners. Delta remains committed to the Nigeria market.”

The foreign carrier resumed operations on its Lagos-Atlanta route on September 9, 2020, during the height of the COVID-19 virus with a decision to provide customers with additional safety measures .