PISA, 31 May 2013 – Delta Air Lines (NYSE:DAL) seasonal nonstop service between Pisa’s Galileo Galilei International Airport and New York’s John F. Kennedy airport will recommence on Monday, 3 June 2013. The flight will initially operate three times weekly and increase to four times weekly effective 21 June. The flight will operate throughout the peak summer season using a Boeing 767-300 aircraft, in conjunction with Delta’s joint venture partner Alitalia.

“We are delighted to see the return of our summer seasonal flight between Pisa and New York, offering customers more choice, nonstop convenience and onward connections to more destinations in the U.S. than any other carrier,” said Patrizia Ribaga, Delta’s sales manager, Italy. “We’re already seeing significant demand for the route and this summer, our passengers can enjoy a range of new in-flight amenities, complementing Delta’s award winning onboard service.”

BusinessElite customers will have the opportunity to experience the new Westin Heavenly® In-Flight bedding, designed and manufactured exclusively for Delta by Westin Hotels & Resorts. In addition, Delta has also introduced a new BusinessElite amenity kit featuring Tumi and Malin+Goetz products.

Delta is making a number of significant investments in its products and services to improve its customer’s 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 opened 24 May. Customers flying between Pisa 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 travellers 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.

In 2012, Delta carried over 20,000 passengers between Pisa and the U.S. on its summer service, with an average load factor of over 80% on the route.