New service to Abuja, Nigeria, starts in June
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April 28, 2009
Delta will launch direct flights between Abuja, Nigeria, and New York-JFK, via Dakar, Senegal, starting June 11, pending Nigerian government approval. The flight, which starts with twice-weekly flights, will move to three times weekly in July, and will be the only direct service from Nigeria’s capital city to the U.S.
“We are delighted to add Abuja to our industry-leading Africa network,” said Bobby Bryan-commercial manager for West and East Africa. “Our Abuja service will be the second city Delta serves in Nigeria and will further strengthen commercial ties and opportunities between Nigeria and the U.S. We have already seen high demand for our nonstop service between Lagos and Atlanta, and as a result we will upgrade the aircraft on that route to a Boeing 777-200 aircraft this summer.”
I still remember so many people critizing the transport minister for wanting newer airplanes on the Abuja route. Some even went ahead and said Delta should pull out of Nigeria and Nigerians will regret it. Some said the minister was stupid and was just looking for his botton line. So much hate for no reason. I guess Delta do need Nigeria after all. Watch out Abuja a very nice B777 is coming your way