Delta airlines offer customers the convenience of non-stop service between Paris,france and its growing Salt Lake City hub beginning in 2008. The flights, operated in cooperation with SkyTeam partner Air France, will be the first trans-Atlantic service ever offered by any airline from Salt Lake City and will be the only non-stop service operated by a U.S. carrier between the western United States and Paris.
“We are pleased to respond to customers’ growing demand for international travel with Delta’s first trans-Atlantic flight that will connect the western United States to Europe and beyond through the international gateway in Paris,” said Delta President and CFO Ed Bastian. “We are proud to partner with the Salt Lake City Department of Airports, county and state government to link these two cities quickly and more directly than ever before.”
Customers traveling to france will experience one of the most famous destinations in the world with attractions such as the Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe and the Louvre museum. Customers visiting Salt Lake City will have access to some of the United States’ best skiing, hiking and mountain biking. Customers traveling beyond the capitals will have numerous connecting opportunities as Salt Lake City and Paris offer more than 200 destinations beyond their city limits utilizing both Delta and Air France connecting flights. Both cities have hosted the Olympic Games, and their respective regions host world-renowned movie festivals with the Sundance Film Festival in Park City, and the Cannes Film Festival on the French Riviera.
Delta will operate daily service beginning June 2, 2008, with a Boeing 767-300ER aircraft seating up to 214 passengers.
Customers can purchase tickets for the new service beginning today via delta.com and other ticketing channels as follows:
Delta’s new non-stop service between Salt Lake City and Paris
beginning June 2 Flight Departs Arrives Effective Flight Time
170 Salt Lake City at 5 p.m. Paris at 11:05 a.m. (next day) June 2, 2008 10hr 5min
171 Paris at 10:20 a.m. Salt Lake City at 1:50 p.m. June 2, 2008 11hr 30min
To celebrate the new service, Delta is offering Salt Lake City customers an introductory fare inviting them to experience the splendors of Paris. For a limited time, tickets for travel originating in Salt Lake City are available for $499 one way (based on a round-trip purchase). However customers should act fast as the special introductory fare must be purchased by Sept. 6. Additional taxes/fees/restrictions apply. Fare is available only for purchase on delta.com or from a travel agent. See below for more details.
Customers traveling to, from or through Salt Lake City will enjoy Delta’s recently upgraded facilities offering more spacious, convenient and efficient check-in thanks to state-of-the-art self-service technology throughout the terminal. The multi-million dollar overhaul supports Delta’s commitment to providing customer-focused technology along with helpful, personal service as it continues to expand its reach from one of its fastest growing hubs.
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