Delta Annoucing Yet Another International Destination
Delta announced a few weeks back that they would be announcing yet another new international route from JFK. My speculation was on South America and sure enough my speculation was correct. Delta plans to inaugurate 5xweekly flights on December 18, 2008 between JFK and EZE with 767-300ER aircraft.
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Delta hereby applies for an exemption authorizing Delta to operate scheduled foreign air transportation of persons, property, and mail between New York, New York, and Buenos Aires, Argentina. Delta further requests five U.S.-Argentina frequencies and (to the extent necessary) designations in order to operate such services. Delta asks that this authority remain in effect for at least two years or until ninety days after final Department action granting a Delta application for certificate authority with respect to these routes, whichever occurs earlier.
Pursuant to the exchange of notes dated July 3, 2007, the U.S.-Argentina service opportunities available to U.S. carriers have been dramatically expanded and there are more than sufficient unallocated frequencies available to satisfy Delta’s request. As of March 21, 2008, up to 98 weekly round trip frequencies by U.S. carriers were authorized. As of March 21, 2009, up to 112 frequencies will be available. Currently, only 56 weekly round trip frequencies are operated by U.S. carriers.
Delta plans to inaugurate nonstop New York (JFK) – Buenos Aires service on or about December 18, 2008, using B-767-300ER aircraft currently in its fleet configured with 178 coach class and 36 business class passenger seats. The service will initially be operated 5 times per week during the peak season (December-April) and 4 times per week during the remainder of the year. Delta requests the flexibility to use all 5 frequencies on a seasonal basis so that it can quickly adjust its service levels to market demand.
