ISTANBUL, 26 April 2013 – Delta Air Lines (NYSE:DAL) seasonal nonstop service between Istanbul’s Ataturk International Airport and New York’s John F. Kennedy airport will recommence on Sunday, 28 April 2013.

The flight will operate daily throughout the peak summer season using a Boeing 767-300 aircraft with 209 seats in conjunction with Delta’s joint venture partner Air France KLM.

“We are delighted to see the return of our summer season flight between Istanbul and New York, offering Turkish customers more choice, nonstop convenience and onward connections to more destinations in the U.S. than any other carrier,” said Esra Solak, Delta’s sales manager for Turkey. “Demand on this route is high, particularly for our premium product, where our customers will see a number of new product and service enhancements onboard including a range of new in-flight amenities.”

In 2012, Delta carried a total of 103,049 passengers between Turkey and the U.S. on its summer service, with an average load factor of 86% on the route.

Delta’s flight from Istanbul features 35 seats in BusinessElite and customers will have the opportunity to experience Delta’s award-winning service, including innovative food offerings from celebrity chef Michelle Bernstein and original wine selections chosen by Delta’s Master Sommelier Andrea Robinson. BusinessElite also features on-demand personal in-seat entertainment boasting more than 20 first-run and popular classic movies, a variety of television programs, thousands of music titles and a suite of video games. The aircraft is also equipped with Economy Comfort, Delta’s premium economy cabin product. Customers flying in Economy Comfort benefit from up to four additional inches of legroom and 50 percent more recline than Delta’s standard Economy class seat, as well as priority boarding.

Delta is making a number of significant investments in its products and services to improve its customers experience on the ground and in the air. These include Delta’s state-of-the-art, $1.4bn Terminal 4 at New York-JFK that will open on 24 May. Customers flying between Turkey and New York-JFK this summer will benefit from a greatly enhanced airport experience on arrival and departure at the airport. One of the largest terminals in North America, Terminal 4 offers travelers a spacious environment with a wide variety of shopping and dining options. For BusinessElite customers, the Delta Sky Club at Terminal 4 features a Sky Deck – an outdoor airport terrace offering unprecedented runway views.