Delta Air Lines flies 1.1 million passengers in Senegal
The US carrier celebrated 20 years of connecting Dakar with New York and its global network.
Delta Air Lines marked two decades of service in Senegal on November 4, 2026, with a celebration in Dakar. The US airline has transported over 1.1 million passengers between Senegal and the United States since launching its first flight on December 4, 2006. The airline now operates direct flights between Blaise-Diagne International Airport and New York's John F. Kennedy Airport.
Ryan Bowman, Delta's international strategy general manager, stated that the 20 years represent "people, partnerships, and the bonds that have shaped our journey." Jennifer Paguada, the US Embassy's charge d'affaires in Senegal, noted the flight's importance in connecting the two countries for people, families, and commerce.
Delta also highlighted community engagement, including a 2016 paid internship program for postgraduate students and support for Junior Achievement Africa's "Innovation Camps." In 2023, an innovation camp with Junior Achievement Africa and Consortium Jeunesse Sénégal involved 69 young people developing skills through design thinking.
Why it mattersDelta Air Lines' 20-year operation in Senegal has facilitated travel for over 1.1 million passengers, strengthening business and cultural ties between the two nations.