Delta Air Lines and partner Air France KLM will begin nonstop service between Indianapolis (IND) and Paris–Charles de Gaulle (CDG) on May 24, 2018.
Delta is the leading global carrier at Indianapolis International Airport, operating service to 13 destinations with 37 peak-day departures. The airline is also the only carrier with a premium lounge facility at the airport.
“This new service is a great example of the strength of our trans-Atlantic joint venture and we look forward to providing a new economic link between the state of Indiana and Europe,” said Dwight James, senior vice president — trans-Atlantic, Delta.
The route will be operated with a Boeing 767-300ER, featuring 25 fully lie-flat seats in Delta One, 29 seats in Delta Comfort+ and 171 economy seats. All passengers will have access to onboard Wi-Fi, complimentary in-flight entertainment and complimentary meals and beverages.
Tickets for the service go on sale Sept. 23.
The westbound flight departs Indianapolis at 6:20 p.m. and arrives in Paris at 8:45 a.m. the following day. The eastbound return departs Paris at 1:15 p.m., arriving back in Indianapolis at 4:35 p.m.
“Indiana and the Indianapolis metropolitan area have long been an important part of our route network, and we are honored that Delta will be the first U.S. carrier to offer nonstop service from Indiana to Europe,” said Bob Cortelyou, senior vice president — network planning, Delta.