SATURDAY JAN 11, 2025
×
Search AeroXplorer
Delta Resumes Flights Between Atlanta and Düsseldorf Strengthening The Cities' Bilateral Relationship

Delta Resumes Flights Between Atlanta and Düsseldorf Strengthening The Cities' Bilateral Relationship

BY GEORGE MWANGI 05/15/2023 AGO 0 COMMENTS
Photo: Jack Goldberg | AeroXplorer


After the service was relaunched, Düsseldorf's Mayor Stephan Keller sent a large delegation to Atlanta to discuss new business opportunities. His delegation included representatives from the city's airport, trade show business, economic development team, and international affairs office. The U.S. Consul general in Düsseldorf was additionally part of the group.

 



ADVERTISEMENT • REMOVE ALL ADS

 

The service was welcomed by companies that do business in both cities. For example, Germany's TK Elevator recently opened a new headquarters in Düsseldorf and an elevator test tower near Atlanta. The company, which is an ambassador for Düsseldorf in Atlanta, was a major player in the reinstatement of direct flights.
 

Photo: Edwin Sims | AeroXplorer

 

Stephan Keller said, "Before the pandemic, [many companies] had a significant number of flights by employees from Germany (primarily based in the Düsseldorf region) to the US. Atlanta was one of their top destinations in the US in 2019. Not having a direct flight meant that employees needed to connect through any number of airports and airlines, which was cumbersome and inefficient for their travel needs as a global company. [We are] more than happy to finally have back our nonstop flight connection to Atlanta."

 

The delegation celebrated the service through a ribbon-cutting ceremony that was done at the offices of the German-American Chamber of Commerce of the Southern US. Other partners that were involved included the Metro Atlanta Chamber and the American Chamber of Commerce in Düsseldorf.
 

Photo: John Gaynor | AeroXplorer

 

The US state of Georgia and the German state of North Rhine-Westphalia are increasingly working with each other across a variety of industries.

 



ADVERTISEMENT • REMOVE ALL ADS

 

Düsseldorf is interested in partnering with Atlanta in metals, technology, medical research, and digital health. Atlanta is an attractive destination for German companies due to the city's diverse workforce and increased domestic migration from other parts of the US.

 

Atlanta-based companies are interested in establishing operations in Düsseldorf for similar reasons. Many companies see it as a starting point for doing business in the German and European markets. Direct service is expected to allow companies in both cities to more effectively do business with each other.

George Mwangi
Aviation writer based in Washington, DC. Visited 21 countries on thousands of miles of flights.

Comments (0)

Add Your Comment

SHARE

TAGS

NEWS Delta Atlanta Dusseldorf Germany USA Business Economics

RECENTLY PUBLISHED

Could You Survive a Plane Crash? The Unlikely Science of Plane Crash Survival With air travel consistently being heralded as the safest form of public transport, most of us do not board a plane pondering our chances of survival in the event of a crash. But, is it possible to survive one? INFORMATIONAL READ MORE »
Maldivian Airlines Introduces First-Ever Widebody Aircraft, Plans New China Flights Maldivian, the government-owned national airline of the Maldives, has just welcomed its first-ever wide body aircraft: the Airbus A330-200. With the new aircraft, the carrier also plans brand-new long haul international flights to China. NEWS READ MORE »
Thousands of Flights Impacted as Winter Storm Blair Hits U.S. Winter Storm Blair has unleashed a huge blast of snow, ice, and freezing temperatures across the Central and Eastern United States. As of Sunday afternoon, over 6,700 flights and counting have been disrupted. This includes cancelations and significant delays leaving passengers scrambling to change flights and adjust travel plans. NEWS READ MORE »


SHOP

$2999
NEW!AeroXplorer Aviation Sweater Use code AVGEEK for 10% off! BUY NOW

FOLLOW US ONLINE