by Mia Taylor
Last updated: 4:00 PM ET, Fri April 6, 2018
Over the past two decades, Delta Air Lines has transported nearly 11 million passengers to and from Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, and Panama.
The airline, which began flying to Central America in 1998, is now celebrating its 20th anniversary of providing service to the region.
The region has grown to be one of Delta's most important operations in the Americas over the past 20 years and during that time the airline has flown four million passengers to and from Costa Rica; 3.3 million to and from Guatemala; 1.5 million to and from Panama and two million to and from El Salvador.
"We are very proud of what our teams and colleagues have achieved in the region in two decades," Luciano Macagno, Delta's managing director - Latin America and the Caribbean, said in a statement. "We have people that have dedicated years, even half or all of their careers to make Delta what it is today in Central America: a leading company that thrives by engaging our customers in a culture of respect and excellence."
Currently, Delta offers an average of 15 daily flights to Central America, including:
-Costa Rica: Daily flights connecting San Jose with Atlanta and Los Angeles; and daily flights connecting Liberia with Atlanta along with seasonal flights to Minneapolis-St. Paul.
-El Salvador: Daily flights connecting San Salvador with Atlanta and Los Angeles.
-Guatemala: Daily flights connecting Guatemala City with Los Angeles and Atlanta.
-Panama: Daily flights connecting Panama City and Atlanta.
"Over the past two decades, Delta has made significant investments in onboard services, entertainment, and technology, focusing on our customer-centric culture," Agustin Durand, Delta's general manager - Central America and the Caribbean, said in a statement. "We are thrilled our customers continue to reward us with their loyalty, allowing us to celebrate two decades of service in these key markets in Central America."
For the latest travel news, updates and deals, subscribe to the daily TravelPulse newsletter.
Topics From This Article to Explore
