Delta Adds Flights to Duluth
Wednesday, February 10 2010
Delta Air Lines announced today additional service to Duluth International Airport beginning April 6, 2010. Delta is adding two mainline DC-9 roundtrips between Duluth and Minneapolis increasing the total number of roundtrips between the two cities from 5 to 7 each day. The additional flights increase Delta's total daily inbound and outbound seats to and from Minneapolis from 552 to 900 each day. Delta also offers 2 daily roundtrips between Duluth and Detroit.
Delta eliminated mainline aircraft from the Duluth schedule last September as part of a seasonal schedule change and system-wide capacity reductions. "We are very pleased with the additional service," stated Brian Ryks, Executive Director of the Duluth Airport Authority, "the additional seats and frequencies are desperately needed to meet the growing demand as we head into our peak travel season. The increased service is also timely for travelers to avoid construction delays related to the upcoming road construction on Interstate 35 this summer". Karen Zachary, General Manager of Delta Network Planning in Atlanta stated "The improving economy and continued community support has presented opportunity for Delta to increase service to the Duluth market and offer the convenience of additional nonstop flights to Minneapolis".
About Duluth International Airport
Duluth International Airport is the region's largest airport, with a 24-hour FAA control tower and two runways, including one of the longest runways in Minnesota at 10,162 feet.
Delta, effective April 6, offers seven daily nonstop flights to Minneapolis/St. Paul and two daily nonstop flights to Detroit; United Express offers twice daily nonstop flights to Chicago; Allegiant Air offers two weekly nonstop flights to Las Vegas and two weekly nonstop flights to Orlando.
The airport is currently undergoing phase 1 of a $65 million new terminal project. The airport will remain fully operational throughout the project. For additional information, visit www.duluthairport.com
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