Delta Air Lines starts nonstop service between Cairo and New York's JFK

The new service will be operated using a Boeing 767-300ER aircraft and will operate 5 times per week.

The new service is the only scheduled nonstop service, operated by a U.S. airline, between Egypt and the United States and will strengthen business and tourism links between the two countries.

"We are delighted to offer our customers from Egypt the opportunity to fly nonstop to New York, the world's largest travel market and leading financial centre," said Bob Hannah, regional director multi-national sales for Europe, Middle East and Africa, Delta Air Lines. "Travellers flying from Cairo will benefit from over 40 convenient connections throughout the United States and Canada to business and leisure destinations including Atlanta, Los Angeles, Orlando, San Francisco and Tampa."

The new flight will offer opportunities for freight forwarders and cargo shippers.

Helena Haubova, regional manager for Cargo sales commented: "The Egyptian cargo market is very promising and we are expecting a very positive reaction from cargo agents in the market, as they see the benefit of increased services between Egypt and the United States. So far, the main commodities that Delta is likely to transport are textiles and perishables."

Delta's nonstop service between Cairo and New York will be a two class service featuring 215 seats, 34 seats in Delta's award winning BusinessElite class and 181 seats in economy.

Delta's BusinessElite service features all-leather sleeper seats with 152 cm of legroom, innovative food offerings from celebrity chef Michelle Bernstein and award-winning, original wine selections chosen by Delta's Master Sommelier Andrea Robinson.

The airline's on-demand personal in-seat entertainment boasts more than 20 first-run and popular classic movies, a variety of TV programs, a broad range of music, and a suite of 12 video games.

Economy class customers also benefit from new all-leather economy seats, amenity kits and enhanced food offerings.

Delta's flight will have English and Arabic speaking flight attendants onboard, as well as Halal food options.

Delta customers can also take advantage of Delta's Helicopter service — which provides an eight-minute trip between John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Manhattan.

Helicopter rides are complimentary for customers booked with international BusinessElite fares and customers travelling in economy can also purchase return tickets.