Ghana's Connectivity Soars with Delta Accra-Atlanta Return, Air Transat Canada
Key Points
- 1Delta Air Lines reinstated its non-stop Accra-Atlanta service on December 1, 2025, significantly enhancing Ghana's direct air links to the United States.
- 2Air Transat will launch a historic direct flight between Ghana and Canada starting June 17, 2026, marking a new era for bilateral connectivity.
- 3Ghana's Foreign Affairs Minister, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, affirmed these new routes will boost economic diplomacy, trade, tourism, and traveler convenience.
Ghana's aviation landscape is experiencing a significant expansion with the resumption of Delta Air Lines' non-stop service between Accra (ACC) and Atlanta (ATL), effective December 1, 2025. Concurrently, Canadian carrier Air Transat is set to introduce a new direct flight connecting Ghana and Canada, commencing June 17, 2026. Ghana's Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, lauded both developments, emphasizing their crucial role in advancing the nation's international connectivity and partnerships.
Minister Ablakwa highlighted that these renewed and new air links are pivotal for accelerating Ghana's economic diplomacy objectives. The routes are expected to substantially boost bilateral trade, enhance tourism inflows, and provide increased value and convenience for Ghanaian travelers seeking direct access to North American destinations. The strategic importance of these services underscores Ghana's commitment to strengthening its foreign policy and economic interests through improved air connectivity.
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