Delta’s Dublin to Detroit flight DL293@10.00 commences today. opening up another American city direct to Irish visitors.
The service flies 4w on Thursdays, Saturday, Mondays and Tuesdays using an Airbus A330-200 in 34-21-24-144 configuration (Delta one, Delta premiums elect, Delta comfort and economy).
A gate ceremony has been organized at Pier A at Dublin airport to mark the event and will arriving into gate A56 at Detroit airport at 12.50 local time
Detroit is the 28th US city to be served direct from Dublin. Detroit tourism says the city offers a fusion of creative energy, Motown, gospel, jazz, rhythm and blues, rock and roll, techno, and hip hop, resulting in a unique sound that breaks traditional cliches and can be encountered in the many clubs and night spots. Ethnic communities have contributed to a rich culinary landscape, reflecting Detroit’s melting pot of cultures.
Beyond Detroit, Michigan state features over 5,200 kilometres of freshwater coastline, with four of the Great Lakes situated within its borders
The Irish ancestry in Michigan is inescapable, the state even has four counties named after their Irish counterparts: Antrim, Roscommon, Clare, and Wexford.
Delta shared: “Delta One customers can enjoy lie-flat seats with premium bedding made from recycled materials, along with a seasonal, chef-curated four-course dining experience. Additionally, thanks to a recently announced partnership with Italian luxury fashion house Missoni, Delta One customers can look forward to a new customer amenity kit and top-of-the-line details woven into key touchpoints throughout the Delta One travel experience. “:
Kelly Wolgamott, Michigan State Tourism Director shared: “Everyone wants to do New York, California, Florida, but then they find Michigan, where they want that real Americanana and that real opportunity. We have the most fresh water, a huge diversity of foodstuff, and empty spaces with wilderness.: Four of five Great Lakes border on Michigan. And a big Irish heritage. All of those immigrants that came to Michigan and, you know, they also went to the Upper Peninsulum, Ironwood, Mackinac, Quincy Hill, Isle Royale. “
Jennifer Ollinger, Director, Tourism Detroit shared: “Detroit is for creators. We see that specifically in three different areas music. The culinary diversity that that brings to our region is massive. More young people are living to Detroit because it’s still a place that’s affordable. That changes the air of the city.
