While Brussels and Geneva will be cut, Delta Air Lines will expand its transatlantic portfolio from New York next summer with a new route to Portugal. Today, the carrier announced that it will begin nonstop service between New York (JFK) and Porto (OPO) in the summer of 2026.
Paul Baldoni, Delta’s Senior Vice President of Network Planning, explained the significance of the new route:
Competition will be stiff. TAP Air Portugal dominates the U.S.–Portugal market, with broad connectivity across Europe and Africa, and has strong brand recognition in the region. United Airlines also flies from Newark to Porto. Delta will need to leverage its schedule, pricing, and connectivity to draw customers away from TAP and other competitors. Despite flying its older 767, Delta will be the only widebody operator on the route. United uses its (even older) 757-200 and TAP uses an Airbus A321neo.
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