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According to Elledge, this new partnership benefits both
the airline and the companies it serves. “We’re now able
to work with them in a more integrated manner to gain
a better understanding about their business and develop
sales programs which provide value to their customers.
As we closely partner with our top global clients, we
also look at growth opportunities targeted for their
company. In turn, it helps us as we look to expand our
international routes.”
Of course, all of this expansion does come with some
challenges. For Delta, Elledge said, it’s having enough
“long-range” aircraft to service new ultralong haul
international routes. “We’re working on it. We’re
adding two new Boeing 777s to our fleet next year, and
we’ll be reconfiguring our entire international fleet with
product features to provide enhanced service for our
customers.” Those features include sleeper suites in the
BusinessElite section of the aircraft with lie-flat seating,
privacy screens, and on-demand entertainment.
Looking back, Elledge said that she’s amazed at how far
the company has come from its first transatlantic flight
to London. “Back then we never would’ve dreamed
that you could fly Delta nonstop from Atlanta to
Dubai.” But with its partners, Delta now offers service
to 462 worldwide destinations in 98 countries – more
destinations than any other global airline.
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