Delta Air Lines To Fly Largest Transatlantic Schedule Next Summer, leading with Italy

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If you ever wanted to summer in Europe, it’s coming up. Delta Air Lines will have a record number of transatlantic flights in the summer of 2025, with a heavy emphasis on Italy.

The flights will emanate from key hubs in New York-JFK, Boston, Minneapolis-St. Paul, Detroit, Los Angeles, Seattle and, of course, home base in Atlanta.

“With over 700 weekly flights to 33 European destinations and beyond, we’re expanding access to key cities like Barcelona and Dublin with new routes, while introducing our first-ever nonstop service to Catania, Sicily,” said Joe Esposito, Delta’s Senior Vice President – Network Planning. “… Alongside the rollout of free international Wi-Fi and increased premium seating across our fleet, we’re ensuring our customers enjoy the best in connectivity and comfort from the moment they arrive at the airport to when they touch down.” 

As the largest U.S. carrier in the Italian market, Delta is boosting its service by more than 10 percent year-over-year.

Additionally, Delta Vacations offers a wide selection of accommodations across the Amalfi Coast, Rome, Milan, and Venice, from top international hotel chains to boutique properties. Travelers can also book private tours of historical sites like the Duomo in Milan and Pompeii near Naples, as well as experiences like chef-guided cooking lessons and private drivers for local exploration. 

But Catania seems to be the airline’s focal point, whether savoring a cappuccino in a Sicilian piazza or exploring the stunning vistas of Mount Etna. Starting in May 2025, Delta customers can experience it firsthand with the launch of a new daily service from New York-JFK to Catania. Delta is opening this long-unserved market as the first U.S. airline to offer direct flights to Catania.

Port Authority of New York and New Jersey Aviation Director Charles R. Everett Jr., said, “We are thrilled to welcome Delta Air Lines’ new service to Catania, unlocking another exciting, in-demand destination while further cementing John F. Kennedy International Airport’s status as the premier international gateway in the United States. As we continue our unprecedented $19 billion redevelopment of JFK, Delta’s expansion is another key step in our commitment to offer passengers world-class travel options alongside a world-class airport experience.” 

Delta will also service Naples, Rome and Milan in Italy.

The airline is also boosting its global network with new services across Europe, providing customers with more opportunities to experience everything from the artistic streets of Barcelona to Dublin’s lively pubs and Brussels.

Delta continues to expand its transAtlantic offerings from Atlanta, adding more options for travelers to explore Europe with four additional weekly flights to Athens, bringing the total to 11. Delta also enhances the pre-flight experience by opening its new Delta One Lounges.

This article originally appeared in TravelPulse.