As of October 4, 2022, Delta Air Lines will no longer operate flights between New York-JFK and Lagos.
The announcement was made by the airline in a statement issued today, August 30. The airline stated that the route suspension was necessary to accommodate “the current demand environment.” However, the statement emphasized that the airline was still running its flights to Lagos and Atlanta.
The statement read
“Delta is suspending its non-stop service between New York-JFK and Lagos to fit the current demand environment. The airline continues to operate service between Lagos and Atlanta and offers onward connections to New York and other cities across the United States.
Customers impacted by our suspended New York-JFK to Lagos service will be re-accommodated on Delta operated flights, or services operated by our joint venture partners. Delta remains committed to the Nigeria market.”