Yesterday morning, Delta Air Lines announced it would begin daily, nonstop service between Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) and Rome beginning May 26, 2016.
"We are very excited about Delta Air Lines' decision to launch service to Rome," said Jeff Hamiel, executive director and chief executive officer of the Metropolitan Airports Commission, which owns and operates MSP. "Rome is one of Europe's oldest cities, with tremendous historical, cultural and commercial appeal. It is also the most popular destination in Europe not to already have direct service from MSP International Airport. Direct service to Rome gives businesses, colleges and civic organizations in Minnesota another opportunity to attract visitors from the Mediterranean region of Europe."
The service will run throughout the summer and will feature a full range of premium products from full flat-bed seats to a range of regionally inspired dining options. Customers flying in Delta Comfort+ will also receive up to four additional inches of legroom and a further reclining seat than those in standard international main cabin seats. Additionally, all passengers will have access to on-demand in-flight entertainment and WiFi.
Delta operates more than 400 peak-day flights to more than 120 destinations from MSP and has invested more than $25 million to update restaurants and retail spaces in the airport's Terminal 1-Lindbergh Concourse G.
"With the investments in our facilities and the addition of Rome service, our partnership with the MSP market is strong," said Bob Cortelyou, Delta's Senior Vice President – Network Planning. "We look forward to partnering with the community and the airport authority to meet the growing needs of our customers in the Twin Cities."
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