-- World’s Largest Airline Hub Connects to Over 1,000 Daily Departures, 217 Destinations --
Oakland International Airport today announced that Delta Air Lines will begin daily nonstop flights between Oakland and its hub in Atlanta, beginning July 10. The new service will connect OAK to the world’s largest airline hub with more than 1,000 daily departures to 217 destinations worldwide.
“Delta Air Lines has been expanding its operation at Oakland International Airport over the past year, and we’re pleased to see the airline increase its presence here with new nonstop service to its Atlanta hub,” said Port of Oakland Director of Aviation Deborah Ale Flint. “Now, East Bay Area travelers have more choices for transcontinental service, including great connections to Florida, from Oakland,” she continued.
The daily flight will operate from OAK’s Terminal 1 as follows:
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OAK to ATL
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ATL to OAK
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Depart
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Arrive
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Depart
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Arrive
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10:55 p.m.
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6:30 a.m.
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7:50 p.m.
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9:50 p.m.
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Service begins July 10, 2010. All flight times are local.
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Delta will use Boeing 757-200 jet aircraft which typically seat 186 passengers. Flights to Atlanta go on sale May 8. Visit delta.com for more information.
Delta currently serves OAK with nonstop flights to its Salt Lake City hub, and has increased its presence recently. In March 2010, Delta showed an increase of 73% more passengers with 83% more scheduled seats. This is the result of more daily flights and larger aircraft. Through its predecessor, Western Airlines, Delta has served OAK since 1946.
About Delta
Delta Air Lines serves more than 160 million customers each year. With its unsurpassed global network, Delta and the Delta Connection carriers offer service to 358 destinations in 66 countries on six continents. Delta employs more than 70,000 employees worldwide and operates a mainline fleet of nearly 800 aircraft. A founding member of the SkyTeam global alliance, Delta participates in the industry’s leading trans-Atlantic joint venture with Air France KLM. Including its worldwide alliance partners, Delta offers customers more than 16,000 daily flights, with hubs in Amsterdam, Atlanta, Cincinnati, Detroit, Memphis, Minneapolis-St. Paul, New York-JFK, Paris-Charles de Gaulle, Salt Lake City and Tokyo-Narita. The airline’s service includes the SkyMiles frequent flier program, the world’s largest airline loyalty program; the award-winning BusinessElite service; and more than 45 Delta Sky Clubs in airports worldwide. Customers can check in for flights, print boarding passes, check bags and review flight status at delta.com.
About the Port of Oakland/Oakland International Airport
The Port of Oakland oversees the Oakland seaport, Oakland International Airport and 20 miles of waterfront. The Oakland seaport is the fifth busiest container port in the U.S.; Oakland International Airport is the second largest San Francisco Bay Area airport and fourth largest airport in California, offering over 140 daily flights; and the Port’s real estate includes commercial developments such as Jack London Square and hundreds of acres of public parks and conservation areas. Visit portofoakland.com and oaklandairport.com.
