Delta to launch fourth US-Shanghai route

Delta Air Lines will introduce a new direct daily route between Atlanta and Shanghai, China in July 2018, the Atlanta-based carrier said July 19, pending government approvals.

It will be Delta’s fourth US-Shanghai route, in addition to existing service from Detroit, Seattle and Los Angeles.

With codeshare partner China Eastern Airlines, passengers will have access to over 50 destinations from Shanghai, Delta said. Conversely, Shanghai-origin China Eastern passengers will be able to access over 150 destinations in the US and Latin America from Atlanta.

The airline plans to utilize a 291-seat Boeing 777-200LR on the flight, configured for 37 lie-flat seats in first class, 36 seats in comfort plus class and 218 seats in the main cabin.

Delta said it will progressively rollout its Delta One and Delta Premium Select products on its 777 fleet beginning in late 2018.