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Delta Air Lines Suspends New York - Lagos Flight

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The United States based Delta Airlines, has revealed that from October 4, 2022, it will suspend flight operations between JFK airport, New York and Lagos.

The airline said that it cannot continue operating this route without generating revenue, meanwhile Its Atlanta to Lagos route will remain in service until further notice.
This announcement comes within weeks of Emirates and British Airways' decisions to suspend flights to the African nation. These airlines have cited the same reasons as Delta for their withdrawal. The Nigerian Central Bank previously claimed that releasing the funds could crash its travel economy; now, it claims that it has not had sufficient foreign currency to pay the airlines.
Another suspended route
Delta Air Lines announced on August 29th that it would suspend all flights connecting New York (JFK) and Lagos (LOS). The route will enter its temporary suspension on October 4th. This suspension is the result of the African country withholding revenue from Delta. The airline cannot afford to continue operating this route without receiving revenue from the return trip to JFK. With operating costs rising, this profitless flight costs the airline more and more every month.


"Delta is suspending its nonstop 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 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 service operated by our joint venture partners. Delta remains committed to the Nigeria market."

The Company also announced that all flights to and from Nigeria are now required to be purchased in US Dollars. The spokesperson also told Simple Flying,
"Due to the ongoing issues to repatriate funds and the forex situation in Nigeria, Delta confirms that tickets for travel between Nigeria and the United States will be sold in US dollars only. The airline will no longer accept Nigerian Naira."

According to reports, Nigeria has been withholding hundreds of millions of dollars from foreign airlines. It recently released $265 million of these funds.

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