AIR links between Scotland and the US have been boosted by a new service to Boston.
Delta Air Lines will double its flights from Edinburgh next summer by adding the route to Boston’s Logan International Airport.
The service is to be operated in conjunction with Delta’s joint venture partner, Virgin Atlantic and run from May 24 next year.
The airline announced there will be two flights on the Boston route every day during the peak summer months, adding to the daily service it currently operates to JFK Airport in New York.
Roberto Ioriatti of Delta said: “More American tourists visit Scotland than from any other country – over half a million in 2017 – and with more than 2000 extra seats each week between the US and Edinburgh, Delta will help increase visitor numbers, contributing to the local economy.”
Gordon Dewar, Edinburgh Airport chief executive, added: “We look forward to working together to make
the route a success.”
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