Delta Air Lines ready for Ghanaian football fans
Delta Air Lines has announced multiple travel options for Ghanaian fans who will be travelling to the United States and across North America for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Responding to questions at a media launch in Accra to mark 20 years of the airline's operations in Ghana, the Managing Director for International and Specialty Sales at Delta Air Lines, Rob LeBel, said the airline had individual ticketing, group travel packages, and charter options.
“We have individual pricing on Delta aircraft, group pricing programmes for 10 or more that want to fly on Delta aircraft as well,” he explained.
He said the company was working closely with the local travel agency community to educate them on various opportunities to secure airline tickets to fly to the World Cup.
Mr. LeBel added that Delta’s partnership with Dutch carrier KLM would also provide travellers with alternative connection routes through Europe to access available flights.
Touching on government support, Mr LeBel acknowledged the role of the government of Ghana and the Ghana Airports Company in supporting its operations over the past 20 years.
He said maintaining strong cooperation with government agencies and aviation authorities was critical to sustaining international airline operations.
Mr LeBel described Delta Air relationship with the Ghanaian authorities as "one built on mutual trust, respect and collaboration."
He added that the support received over the years had contributed significantly to the airline’s continued presence in the Ghanaian market.
Seasonal Atlanta flights
On the introduction of seasonal Accra-Atlanta flights during the festive season, he said the decision was driven by strong market demand.
Mr LeBel explained that passenger volumes increase substantially during December and January as families travelled between Ghana and the United States for holidays and family visits.
"Atlanta was selected for the seasonal service because it is Delta’s global headquarters and one of its largest connecting hubs," he explained.
He stated that the flexibility to redeploy aircraft to markets with high demand enabled it to respond effectively to seasonal travel patterns and changing market conditions.
