Atlanta-based Delta Air Strains has resumed its continuous flight providers from Mumbai to New York, beginning 24 December, virtually a decade after it discontinued the route as a result of stiff competitors from the Gulf carriers.

Till now, India’s nationwide service Air India was the one home operator providing a direct connectivity to John F. Kennedy Worldwide Airport from Mumbai with thrice-a-week service between the 2 locations.

The brand new route for the airline is being served by a newly renovated Boeing 777-200LR, with seatback leisure all through, wifi connectivity and free cell messaging, Delta stated. This return to India in time for the vacation season marks a milestone for the service.

“This continuous service is the quickest method for purchasers to journey between Mumbai and New York and because of the massive vary on onward flights from our JFK hub, we’re opening up America for Indian-based enterprise and leisure prospects,” stated Roberto Ioriatti, vice chairman of transatlantic at Delta.

The demand for flights between the US and India has elevated by 60% within the final decade, and New York is the biggest US market to India with the biggest base of company prospects, the airline added. “Our new continuous service is the newest instance of the group’s worldwide development as we attempt to attach the world higher than every other airline,” stated Ed Bastian, chief govt officer of Delta.