Delta brings Air+Rail programme to the UK

US provider Delta is bringing its Air+Rail programme to the UK via a partnership with rail operator TransPennine Specific.

The settlement will enable Delta prospects so as to add prepare journey through Manchester airport to their flight reserving to attach with companies operated by Delta’s three way partnership associate Virgin Atlantic from Manchester to Atlanta, New York and Orlando. These travelling in Virgin’s Higher Class cabin will obtain top notch rail tickets.

Locations inside TransPennine Specific’ community embody the most important Scottish cities of Edinburgh and Glasgow, in addition to Lancaster, Preston, Newcastle, Sheffield and York in northern England.

Alain Bellemare, Delta’s president – worldwide, mentioned: “Constructing extra Air+Rail connections into our schedule makes journey simpler for patrons on either side of the Atlantic as we develop our UK footprint to many cities not at the moment served by flights operated by Delta or our European companions.”

Air+Rail is offered via the GDSs, in addition to the airline’s direct channels, however should be booked via Delta somewhat than Virgin Atlantic.

Darren Higgins, industrial director for TransPennine Specific, mentioned the take care of Delta would “present a precious hyperlink” between cities in northern England and Scotland, and the US. 

“The mixed air and rail ticket will make it simpler and extra handy for patrons, who will be capable to organise their journey in a single reserving,” he added.