This year marks the five-year anniversary of Delta Air Lines’ Joint Venture (JV) partnership with Air France, KLM and Virgin Atlantic—an alliance that continues to redefine trans-Atlantic travel with greater connectivity and enhanced customer benefits. 

As the partnership reaches this milestone, Delta is gearing up for its largest-ever trans-Atlantic summer schedule, while Air France, KLM and Virgin Atlantic expand their global networks with new destinations and service offerings. Together, we remain committed to providing seamless connectivity and world-class experiences for business and leisure travelers across the Atlantic and beyond. 

Explore Expanded Global Routes and New Destinations 

• Delta will fly its most expansive trans-Atlantic schedule, connecting Europe to key hubs including New York-JFK, Atlanta, Boston, Minneapolis-St. Paul and Detroit. With new routes from Catania, Sicily; Copenhagen, Naples, Rome, Milan, Barcelona, Dublin and Brussels, travelers will have greater access to the United States. The airline will offer more than 700 weekly flights between the U.S. and 33 European destinations.

• Air France will offer its largest schedule ever between North America and its global hub at Paris-Charles de Gaulle this summer, with Orlando becoming its 18th U.S. gateway starting 21 May. Special direct flights will operate between Los Angeles and Nice for the Cannes Film Festival and the Monaco F1 Grand Prix. 

• This summer season, KLM will launch flights to three new European destinations—Ljubljana, Slovenia; Exeter, United Kingdom and Biarritz, France—expanding travel options for both business and leisure. Additionally, KLM’s summer network will feature a new route to San Diego and the airline will continue to fly to/from Portland, which was added in the winter season of 2024.  

• Virgin Atlantic has expanded its route network to Canada this summer. The airline has commenced a new daily trans-Atlantic service to Toronto Pearson International Airport from London Heathrow. Furthermore, the airline has added additional capacity with increased frequencies to New York and Orlando over the summer 2025 period. 

For a full list of destinations and frequencies per carrier please refer to our trans-Atlantic network map.

A Smooth and Stress-Free Airport Experience 

At the heart of every trip is a thoughtfully designed airport experience that sets the stage for a seamless travel experience. Each airline provides efficient check-in processes, including online, mobile and self-service kiosks allowing customers to choose the method that best suits their travel preferences, and streamlined boarding, reducing wait times at the airport.

State-of-the-art lounges offer a haven of comfort and convenience for your travelers looking to relax or get work done before their flight. 

2024 was a landmark year for Delta Sky Club, with the debut of Delta One Lounges in New York-JFK, Los Angeles and Boston as well as opening a new-market Sky Club in Charlotte Douglas International Airport and expansions to both the Miami and New York-LaGuardia Clubs. This year, the Delta One Lounge journey continues with the opening of Seattle’s lounge this summer, along with much anticipated refreshes to Clubs in Delta’s hometown Atlanta airport, two Club expansions, and three new locations at hubs.

Air France also continues to invest in enhancing the airport experience with upgrades across its lounges network of 2025 and the opening of its new Los Angeles flagship last summer in the Tom Bradley terminal complete with Clarins spa and bistro-inspired dining. Last year, the airline launched an all-new Paris-CDG experience for La Première customers including a new private check-in lobby, a dedicated security channel and exclusive one-bedroom suites that can be reserved in advance. In addition, to showcase the excellence of French expertise all over the world, Air France has unveiled a signature home fragrance AF001 that will be gradually introduced in select Air France lounges at Paris-CDG, and other lounges worldwide will follow.  And more recently, the airline unveiled its completely redesigned lounge in terminal 2E, hall K at Paris-CDG.  

Similarly, Virgin Atlantic has opened its iconic Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). The Clubhouse will feature Virgin Atlantic’s signature touches including an expansive bar and social area with table service dining options, exclusive spaces, including a VIP Booth dubbed ‘The Royal Box’, and flexible seating areas in which to work, dine and connect. 

With three of the four partners now offering lounge access at LAX, eligible customers can select the option that best meets their needs during their journey.

KLM also revamped its Schengen Crown Lounge at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, offering stylish seating, Dutch-inspired cuisine and shower facilities for travelers looking to refresh for their flight. 

As a joint venture, all customers can enjoy reciprocal loyalty benefits, with more opportunities to earn and redeem miles across partner airlines. Eligible loyalty members also receive priority treatment, including dedicated check-in counters, expedited security procedures and access to a network of award-winning airport lounges. While business travelers can access Global Corporate Priority, providing exclusive day-of-travel benefits like priority boarding*, preferred seat choice and priority service.

Unmatched Comfort and Service Across the Atlantic

We are committed to delivering world-class onboard experiences, ensuring comfort, convenience and exceptional service for customers across the Atlantic and beyond. From state-of-the-art cabins to regionally inspired dining and award-winning in-flight entertainment, each airline offers a distinct, yet consistently high-quality experience tailored to the needs of global travelers. 

Delta offers a premium travel experience with Delta One, featuring lie-flat seats with cozy bedding made from recycled materials, new amenity kits designed by Italian luxury fashion house Missoni, along with a seasonal, chef-curated four-course dining experience. Delta Premium Select provides extra room to relax with wider seats, deeper recline and enhanced service. Customers in all cabins will enjoy curated food and beverage options and access to over 1,000 hours of entertainment through Delta Studio. Plus, Delta is bringing fast, free Wi-Fi presented by T-Mobile to international flights.

Air France unveiled its latest offering this spring: the new La Première first class product.  The highest expression of travel will be available on flights between Paris-CDG and major destinations worldwide, including the United States (New York-JFK, Washington, Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Miami). The airline also provides a refined onboard experience with Business Class customers enjoying full-flat seats, newly designed comfort kits, lounge access and Michelin-starred menus when departing from Paris. Air France recently renamed its Premium Economy cabin to Premium, highlighting the singular experience it promises. Premium offers extra space and enhanced meal service, while customers in Economy benefit from comfortable seating, complimentary meals and an extensive selection of in-flight entertainment. Additionally, the airline will be introducing free ultra-high-speed Wi-Fi powered by Starlink across its fleet in 2025. 

In KLM’s World Business Class, customers experience more privacy and comfort with full-flat seats, complemented by an exquisite dining experience that showcases the finest of Dutch cuisine and newly introduced comfort kit with products of Marie-Stella-Maris. The airline completed the installation of its latest generation World Business Class, featuring suite-style doors, on all Boeing 777s in December 2024. For those looking for something in between, KLM has recently completed the introduction of Premium Comfort Class across its entire Boeing 777 and Boeing 787 fleet—the biggest upgrade to its cabin in years. This new class, available on long-haul flights, offers more space, luxury and privacy at a more affordable price. 

Similarly, in Virgin Atlantic’s Upper Class, customers enjoy a unique suite-style experience, featuring lie-flat beds, its iconic social spaces like The Loft and access to a stylish bar, where customers can unwind and socialize while enjoying a selection of premium cocktails, wines and spirits. In addition to delicious four-course meals, Upper Class offers on-demand snacks for day flights and a luxurious breakfast in bed service for night flights. Premium travelers benefit from extra-large leather seats, extra legroom and restaurant-inspired food and drinks. Customers in all cabins can enjoy a variety of entertainment options, including 300+ hours of TV and films. 

Together, our joint venture has worked to transform trans-Atlantic travel for business and leisure travelers alike, offering seamless connectivity, elevated service and an expanded network. As our joint venture continues to evolve, we remain focused on providing more choice, convenience and an exceptional journey across the Atlantic and beyond.    

* Priority Boarding not available on Virgin Atlantic