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Delta expands African routes with new services to Marrakesh and Accra

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Delta expands African routes with new services to Marrakesh and Accra
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Delta Air Lines has announced the introduction of year-round service to Marrakesh starting in October 2025, with thrice-weekly flights operated by a Boeing 767-400ER. This new route will make Delta the second U.S. airline to offer flights to the Moroccan city, following United Airlines' launch of a connection from Newark in October last year.

Marrakesh, previously without any service to the United States, has experienced significant growth in capacity, stimulating further demand. While it previously relied heavily on European tourism, Marrakesh's expanding intercontinental network reflects its growing popularity.

Delta also announced the addition of seasonal flights to Accra, Ghana from its Atlanta hub beginning in December to meet increased winter season demand. This new route will coexist with existing service from New York JFK.

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According to OAG Traffic Analyzer data for August 2023 to July 2024, approximately 20,000 two-way passengers traveled between Atlanta and Marrakesh. From Atlanta, Marrakesh represents the fifth-largest African market by number of two-way passengers. Lagos, Johannesburg, Cape Town, and Nairobi all have higher demand and benefit from existing direct flights except for Nairobi.

Connecting traffic will be crucial for the success of this route as three weekly flights on a Boeing 767 provide about 6,000 two-way seats per month. Delta reports that125 cities are one stop away from Marrakesh an advantage it intends to leverage key markets include:

- New York:31 ,300 passengers

- Washington:12 ,300

- Boston:7 ,800

- Los Angeles:8 ,600

- Chicago:7 ,300

- San Francisco:5 ,000

Delta will become the second airline offering flights to Marrakesh from the U.S., after United Airlines initiated services in October 2024 with direct flights from Newark (EWR) using Boeing767 -300 ERs thrice weekly.

In addition (Accra expansion) Delta Air Lines will add seasonal daily services between Atlanta and Accra starting December12025.The carrier notes that Accra "remains one of Delta’s most popular African destinations especially during the holiday season "

OAG Traffic data indicates around20 ,000 two-way passengers traveled on this sector while connecting traffic from other cities like Chicago(19 ,000) Dallas(12 ,000)and Los Angeles(12 ,000)should also be considered.Delta already offers daily service from New York JFK year-round with AirbusA330 -900 neo.Matteo Curcio Senior Vice President Europe Middle East Africa India at Delta said

"Africa is home some world’s most dynamic cities rich traditions growing economies making easier ever reach them These routes open doors travelers seeking business opportunities cultural exploration meaningful connections "

United Airlines also provides flights to Accra from Washington Dulles(IAD) flying Boeing787 -8 fleet five times per week.The new Delta route solidifies carrier’s presence Ghana reinforcing position capital’s largest US airline.Paul Baldoni Senior Vice President Network Planning at Delta said

"Delta’s new service Marrakech added flights strengthen presence Africa

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