Since the launch of a new non-stop flight that is scheduled to begin operations in 2024, traveling to Tulum, Mexico has become more easy.
Delta Air Lines has announced that commencing a direct route to the highly sought-after area from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) on March 28, 2024 is the day that the airline plans to begin operations.
Tulum International Airport, also known as Felipe Carrillo Puerto International Airport (TQO), is scheduled to open in December 2023. The aircraft will depart from Tulum International Airport, which is expected to be constructed in the near future.
On October 16, 2023, tickets will be available for purchase for the general public.
It is now possible for clients of Delta who are traveling to Tulum to take advantage of the improved experience that Delta routinely offers, without having to go from Cancun, which is a two-hour journey.
“Our commitment to growing our presence in these areas is reflected in this expansion in Mexico and the Yucatan region,” stated Joe Esposito, who is the Senior Vice President of Network Planning for Delta.
The service will be provided by Delta using a Boeing 737-800 aircraft, which has the capacity to carry a total of 160 passengers.
Following its announcement of a “record September quarter revenue and a double-digit operating margin” on its most recent results call, which took place on Thursday, the airline has now revealed that it will be introducing a new route.
Despite the fact that the airline had announced that it will be making changes to its SkyMiles program, the company nevertheless managed to achieve significant financial success.
A statement made by Ed Bastian in September acknowledged that the alterations could have been excessive. In a recent interview with CNBC, he reaffirmed his position on this matter.
“We will need to readjust our calibration,” said Ed Bastian, the CEO of the company. “We need to determine the most effective method to adjust the service levels to meet our requirements, while also making these modifications more comprehensible to individuals.”
As a result of the ongoing conflict, the airline has decided to suspend flights to Israel until October. This decision coincides with the launch of the new Tulum route and the publication of the quarterly profitability report for the month of September.