Aruba, Bahamas, Dominican Republic. All popular destinations in the Caribbean with multiple services from Delta Air Lines.
But Curaçao, that’s an island Delta hasn’t served since 2010. However, that will change later this year when Delta restarts flights there in time for the holiday, the airline said. announced on Friday.
Starting December 16, the airline will operate once-weekly flights from its major hub at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Curaçao International Airport (CUR).
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This new Saturday-only service will be flown year-round and will be operated by a 160-seat Boeing 737-800, with 16 first class recliners, 36 Comfort+ seats with extra legroom and 108 Standard economy class seats.
The new flight will be booked from Sunday, July 16.
Delta last flew to Curaçao from December 2007 to August 2010, also on a once-weekly basis, Cirium’s schedule showed.
Delta is marketing this new flight as part of a broader winter expansion from Atlanta to Latin America, provides airlines with nearly 500 flights per week to 44 destinations in the region. This represents a 30% increase in capacity compared to 2022.
In addition to catering to Atlanta-based locals, the airline is also marketing this new flight on a one-stop route from more than 100 US cities.
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While Delta’s service to Curaçao will offer loyalists an exciting new route map, the Dutch Caribbean island is well served by the airline’s competitors.
American Airlines flies to the island from Charlotte and Miami. JetBlue Airways operates service from New York and United Airlines flies from Newark.
Delta’s new flight will primarily compete with American in terms of transportation connections, as both carriers offer convenient one-stop service from multiple destinations across the US via Atlanta, Charlotte or Miami.
Meanwhile, JetBlue and United flights from the New York City area will likely appeal to locals or those living in the Northeast.
Curacao can be a little known Caribbean destination for Americans, but it boasts extensive coral reefs and hidden beaches that can provide a much more relaxing stay than visiting some of the more crowded Caribbean islands.
Marriott Bonvoy loyalists can even redeem points at the four-year-old Curaçao Marriott Beach Resort.
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