by Donald Wood
Last updated: 8:20 AM ET, Fri December 8, 2023
Delta Air Lines unveiled plans to expand its Asia network
next summer with the launch of daily nonstop service from Seattle to Taiwan
Taoyuan International Airport, starting on June 6, 2024.
While the new route is subject to government approval, it
would mark Delta’s inaugural nonstop flight to Taipei from the United States
and the first Delta aircraft operation to the Taiwan airport since 2017 via
Narita International Airport in Japan.
This daily, year-round service to Taipei will operate on an
Airbus A330-900neo offering Delta One Suites, Delta Premium Select, Delta
Comfort+ and Main Cabin experiences.
“This route not only opens new doors to Taipei’s captivating
skyline, vibrant night markets, and rich cultural heritage, but it also marks a
significant stride in enhancing Seattle's global connectivity,” Delta Managing
Director Joan Wang said.
“This strategic addition to Delta's trans-Pacific portfolio
is poised to make a profound impact on the Seattle market, fostering increased
business and leisure travel opportunities for our discerning customers,” Wang
continued.
Travelers can expect the carrier’s best-in-class service and
a uniquely premium onboard experience as they travel across the Pacific. Delta
One customers can stretch out in a lie-flat seat and enjoy premium amenities
like plush bedding made from recycled plastic bottles, more beverage options
and a seasonal chef-curated four-course meal
Passengers flying in Delta Premium Select will have more
space to relax and stretch out, with a wider seat, deeper recline, an
adjustable footrest and leg rest.
Along with Delta’s direct investment in the Pacific region,
customers can enjoy even more flight options through its successful joint
venture with Korean Air, which allows travelers to connect to 80 destinations
in Asia through Incheon International Airport in South Korea.
Last month, Delta revealed it would become the first major
U.S. airline to fly to Mexico’s new
airport in Tulum, starting on March 28, 2024. The carrier will offer daily,
year-round flights from Atlanta to Tulum.
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