Delta Air Lines announced a new international route connecting Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) to Dublin International Airport (DUB) in Ireland, starting May 9. The announcement came on the same day that Aer Lingus revealed two new destinations in the United States from Dublin, Denver, and Minneapolis.
Starting May 9, Delta Air Lines will offer seasonal service to the Emerald Isle from Minneapolis, operating five weekly flights. This new route will complement the two seasonal services from Atlanta and Boston and the year-round service from New York JFK.
Commenting on the new route, Joe Esposito, senior vice president, network planning, Delta said: “The airline continues to build on its longstanding number-one position in Minneapolis with another nonstop option for customers traveling overseas. With nearly ten transatlantic and trans-Pacific flights flying direct from the Twin Cities, customers have the utmost choice, coupled with our award-winning customer service, when traveling with us.”
The airline will deploy its B767-300 on the route.
“MSP travelers are eager for increased air service to European destinations, and we’re pleased to see Delta add nonstop service to Dublin next year,” said Rick King, chairman, Metropolitan Airports Commission, which operates MSP. “This route is important to leisure and business travelers as we anticipate continued international demand into 2024 and beyond.”