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Delta Air Lines launches second daily Gatwick-New York service – 22 Feb 2007

Delta Air Lines plans to emerge from Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection this spring as it launches a second daily flight from Gatwick to New York.

The carrier reported an annual operating profit of $58 million for 2006, its first since 2000, compared with a $2.1 billion loss the previous year. It filed for bankruptcy in September 2005.

However, its overall losses last year, including the costs of restructuring, topped $6 billion.

In spite of this, sales manager for the UK and Ireland Armin Venencie said: “It is good news.” Delta entered bankruptcy protection in September 2005.

The airline launched its Gatwick-New York service last year and will fly twice daily on the route from April.

Its business-class cabin is being refurbished and on-demand entertainment will be rolled out by the end of May.

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