Delta Launches New Seattle Service to Seoul and Hong Kong - Aug 21, 2013
DELTA LAUNCHES NEW SEATTLE SERVICE TO SEOUL AND HONG KONG
NEW ROUTES POSITION SEATTLE AS A LEADING WEST COAST GATEWAY WITH SERVICE TO THE TOP FIVE ASIAN MARKETS
Aug 21, 2013
SEATTLE, Aug. 21, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Delta Air Lines (NYSE
AL) will add new daily nonstop service from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Seoul-Incheon International Airport and Hong Kong International Airport (both subject to government approval) beginning June 2 and June 16, 2014, respectively. Tickets will be available for purchase Aug. 24, 2013.
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"By offering new service from Seattle to Seoul and Hong Kong, Delta will now offer customers service to the top five destinations in Asia," said Mike Medeiros, Delta's vice president – Seattle. "Our expanding Seattle network, combined with investments in our aircraft, the airport and the community shows our commitment to become Seattle's premier international carrier."
Medeiros was recently tapped to lead Delta's overall Seattle strategy, which encompasses expanding airport operations, alliance partnerships, corporate customers and government and community involvement.
Delta is able to offer new service to Seoul and Hong Kong due to strong support of from its local Seattle and Pacific Northwest customers as well as its strategic partnership with Alaska Airlines. The new service will complement existing service to Shanghai, Beijing and Tokyo. All five destinations are the leading commercial centers in the region, a benefit for corporate customers traveling between the U.S. and Asia.