Delta Air Lines introduces daily and direct service from Atlanta to Barbados

During a cold night in Atlanta, a reception took place in Buckhead in honor of Delta Air Lines’ inaugural flight connecting Georgia’s capital city and the vibrant island of Barbados. Delta will have daily service from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) in Bridgeport, Barbados.Attendees were treated to excellent foods native to the Caribbean island and Bajan rum!Barbados’ Minister of Tourism, Ian Gooding-Edghill, highlighted the country’s recent accolades, including winning the destination category at the Roots America’s Awards and being named the best culinary festival and national culinary team in the Caribbean. “I must acknowledge that United States of America continues to be one of Barbados’s leading source markets,” said Gooding-Edghill. “Delta’s Director of International Special Sales announced the new service, which includes daily flights from Atlanta and Saturday flights from New York City’s John F. Kennedy International Airport with over 25,000 bookings already. The partnership aims to boost tourism and business connections, emphasizing Barbados’ culinary and cultural offerings.”The move is beneficial for both sidesBarbados MInister of Tourism, The Honorable Ian Gooding-Edghill, speaks during a press conference on Friday, November 22, 2024. (Photo: Itoro N. Umontuen/The Atlanta Voice)The Barbados Tourism board seeks to directly engage with...