en.Wedoany.com Reported - Delta Air Lines has announced the extension of three European seasonal routes—New York to Catania, New York to Porto, and Minneapolis to Rome—through January 2027, in response to the continuously growing passenger demand in the transatlantic market. The airline is gradually converting some Southern European tourism routes into quasi-year-round services to solidify its market share within the transatlantic network.

Among them, the New York JFK to Catania route, launched in 2025, is currently the only transatlantic nonstop service connecting the United States with Sicily, Italy. Operated by Boeing 767-300ER aircraft, this extension is a direct response to the market performance of its inaugural season.

The New York to Porto route is scheduled to launch on May 21 this year and will become the only nonstop flight from JFK Airport to Portugal's second-largest city. During the winter operating period, the route will maintain a thrice-weekly frequency, continuing to be operated by Boeing 767-300ER aircraft. Despite facing competition from United Airlines and TAP Air Portugal, Delta aims to meet the travel needs of the U.S. and Portuguese diaspora communities through this direct service.

The Minneapolis to Rome route resumed in 2025 after a nine-year hiatus. To accommodate winter operations, Delta plans to adjust the aircraft type, switching from the Airbus A330-900 to the Airbus A330-200, while maintaining a thrice-weekly frequency. This route complements Delta's existing network from Atlanta, Boston, and New York to Rome, further strengthening its hub-and-spoke capabilities.

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