Delta Is Launching New Nonstop Flights to Turks and Caicos 

By: - October 2nd, 2023
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Turks and Caicos has been one of the strongest-performing destinations in the Caribbean since the onset of the pandemic, and now it’s getting another boost from a major airline. 

Delta Air Lines is launching a new nonstop service between Minneapolis-St Paul and Providenciales, with flights set to begin on Jan. 20, 2024, local tourism stakeholders confirmed. 

The new route will be operating once each week, with service on Saturdays. 

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The Ports of Call Resort.

The route will operate seasonally, running through at least April 6, according to Delta’s Web site. 

Delta will be operating the service on Boeing 737-800 aircraft with 16 seats in first class. 

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The pool at the Shore Club in Turks and Caicos.

The flights are already on sale. 

Delta will become the second carrier to run flights between Minneapolis and Providenciales. 

Low-cost carrier Sun Country Airlines first launched its seasonal service between Minneapolis and Provo back in 2021. 

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