Delta Launches Flights Between New York and Edinburgh, Scotland

Delta Air Lines has expanded its global route network to Scotland with the launch of nonstop flights between New York's John F. Kennedy airport and Edinburgh.

Delta's New York to Edinburgh service will initially be operated using an 163-seat Boeing 757-200ER, with a larger 210-seat widebody Boeing 767-300ER during the summer months, effective 8 June 2016. Beginning 5 September 2016, the 757-200ER will operate on the route.

"We're looking forward to bringing thousands more American visitors to Scotland," said Frank Jahangir, Delta's Vice President – Sales for Europe, Middle East and Africa. "As the only year-round nonstop flight between New York and Edinburgh, we are confident that the route will expand trade and tourism opportunities. VisitScotland statistics estimate that the new flight has the potential to bring an additional £23 million to the Scottish tourism industry in one year alone."

According to the U.K.'s Office for National Statistics, the United States is the number-one inbound tourism market to Scotland, with nearly a half-million visitors in 2014 – an increase of 100,000 compared to the previous year. Overall tourism expenditure in the country stood around $14 billion in 2014.

Chief Executive of VisitScotland, Malcolm Roughead, OBE, said, "Scottish tourism punches above its weight on the world stage, and this new Delta service from New York to Edinburgh will be another fantastic boost, strengthening our connectivity in the North American market by unlocking Delta's vast domestic network."

All flights from New York to Edinburgh will be equipped with Wi-Fi, allowing customers to stay connected at 30,000 feet, in addition to complimentary on-demand inflight entertainment in all cabins. Movies and TV shows can also be downloaded to tablet and laptop devices.

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