Delta
Air Lines will add
three daily flights
between Los Angeles and Seattle, beginning April 8, 2013.
Customers flying on
Delta's new
service will benefit from
connection opportunities to a comprehensive trans-Pacific network.
Delta is rapidly
growing Seattle as an Asian gateway and recently received approval
for new service to Shanghai for summer 2013. The airline
currently offers international service to Beijing and Osaka, Japan.
Delta also has an extensive codeshare agreement with Alaska Airlines
in Seattle, providing customers access to more than 50 domestic
markets. From Los Angeles, customers can enjoy nonstop service to
destinations including Sydney and Tokyo, as well as codeshare flights
with Virgin Australia to
Melbourne and Brisbane.
The new
service will be operated by Delta Connection carrier SkyWest
Airlines using 76-seat two-class
CRJ900 regional jets. In addition to a first class cabin, these
aircraft are equipped with onboard WiFi and Delta's snack, food for
purchase and beverage offerings.
Delta currently
operates the world's largest WiFi-equipped fleet, and plans to
introduce WiFi onboard international widebody aircraft in 2013.
By
summer 2013, all trans-Pacific flights will feature Delta's full
flat-bed product in Business Elite.
In addition, Delta is in the process of upgrading its facilities at
both Los Angeles International Airport and Seattle-Tacoma
International Airport as part of its ongoing $3 billion investment to
improve products, services and facilities.
