Delta Air Lines announced on Monday that it will stop operating flights between Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) and Westchester County Airport (HPN) in September. The route launched in October 2022 and is operated by Delta Connection partner Republic Airways with its Embraer ERJ-170 and ERJ-175 jets.
The 166-mile route – one of the shortest in Delta’s network clocking in at around one hour – will end on August 31st. Delta will continue to serve Westchester from Atlanta (ATL) and Detroit (DTW).
BOS-HPN was an ideal route for Delta passengers connecting to the airline’s transatlantic network – the carrier flies to several European cities out of Boston, including Amsterdam, London and Paris. The choice of Delta connections is of course much wider at Atlanta, but the flight is over twice as long.
Delta’s decision to stop flying between Boston and Westchester is likely due to a number of factors, including the high cost of fuel and the relatively low demand for the route. The route was also not profitable for Delta, which is why the airline is shifting its focus to more profitable routes.
The decision to stop flying between Boston and Westchester is a blow to the local economy. The route supported hundreds of jobs at both airports and generated millions of dollars in revenue for the local businesses. The loss of the route is also a inconvenience for travelers who used the route to connect to Delta’s transatlantic network.
Delta’s decision to stop flying between Boston and Westchester is a sign of the challenges facing the airline industry. The high cost of fuel and the relatively low demand for air travel are making it difficult for airlines to make a profit. As a result, airlines are being forced to make tough decisions, such as cutting flights and reducing routes.
The decision to stop flying between Boston and Westchester is a setback for the local economy and a inconvenience for travelers. However, it is a necessary decision for Delta, which is trying to remain profitable in a challenging environment.
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