Delta Air Lines is deepening its commitment to Ghana and West Africa’s aviation market with the launch of a new seasonal daily nonstop service between Accra and Atlanta, starting December 1, 2025.
The expansion, announced as the U.S. carrier celebrates its 100th anniversary underscores Delta’s long-term investment in Ghana’s aviation sector, trade connectivity, and community development.
Speaking at a media briefing in Accra, Michael Thomas, General Manager of Communications at Delta, said Ghana remains central to the airline’s Africa growth strategy:
“Ghana is a key gateway in Delta’s Africa network. Our decision to expand service from Accra reflects our confidence in this market and our commitment to delivering world-class travel experiences to our customers.”
Thomas added that Delta’s 19 years of continuous operations in Ghana have shown the strength and potential of the country’s travel and business markets.
“We are not only investing in flights and aircraft,” he said, “we are investing in people, partnerships, and Ghana’s growth story.”
Delta, which began serving Ghana in 2006, has transported about 1.5 million passengers on its flagship Accra–New York JFK route.
With the addition of the new Atlanta route, the airline will operate two direct U.S. services from Accra — a year-round daily flight to New York and a seasonal daily flight to Atlanta.
The new route will offer travelers seamless onward connections to over 215 destinations across the United States.
Beyond passenger traffic, Delta’s long-standing presence has boosted trade, tourism, and diaspora connectivity, providing a critical link for business and family travel.
According to Mary Abisola Gbobaniyi, Delta’s Sales Manager for West Africa, the company’s impact goes far beyond aviation:
“Delta’s commitment isn’t just about connecting markets. It’s about creating jobs, supporting local initiatives, and partnering with communities. We reinvest 1% of our global profits into programs like Junior Achievement Africa and Breast Care International to ensure our impact extends beyond the skies.”
Delta’s social investments in Ghana are wide-ranging. Its decade-long partnership with Breast Care International (BCI) has reached more than 150,000 people with breast cancer education, screened 20,000 individuals, and identified around 2,000 suspected cases.
Targeted rural campaigns have provided screenings to over 65,000 women, significantly improving early detection and health outcomes.
Delta remains the only U.S. airline offering nonstop service between Accra and New York, and connects to more than 200 destinations across North America.
About Delta Air Lines
Delta Air Lines has been serving Africa since 2006 and is committed to connecting the continent to the U.S. and beyond.
The airline operates flights to multiple African destinations and continues to expand its network to meet growing demand.
As a global airline based in the United States, Delta connects customers across its expansive network with a commitment to making travel connected, personalized, and enjoyable.
In 2024, Delta served over 200 million customers safely and reliably, while continuing to lead the industry in customer service innovation.
It remains focused on strengthening our competitive advantages our people and culture, operational reliability, global network, customer loyalty, and financial foundation, which together supports our trusted brand and sets Delta apart in the industry.