Delta flights have resumed for winter seasonal service

[cozcharlie]

Looks like flights started up again Friday . I imagine this info is buried in another thread but seemed better to post under new thread with new title

“The flight, which had been suspended since June of this year, will operate again with a daily frequency until April 13, 2025 and subsequently, will offer flights on Saturdays from April 19 to May 3, 2025, expanding air connectivity with the island.”


[Cozumel receives first direct seasonal Delta flight from Atlanta - Riviera Maya News]

 

[gopbroek]

I have always wondered why they don't run there mexican subsidary, Aeromexico in the off peak season.

 

[scubbq]

Be aware that scumbag Delta doesn’t treat flights to/from Mexico as an international destination, and won’t grant you lounge access with a first class itinerary, at which point they try to get you to sign up for a credit card. Never again Delta.

We also arrived 45 minutes early into ATL, that turned to 45 minutes late, due to and I quote the Captain - “Sorry folks, I don’t know what to tell you anymore, the person operating the jetway has no idea what they’re doing.”

 

[Scared Silly]

Be aware that scumbag Delta doesn’t treat flights to/from Mexico as an international destination, and won’t grant you lounge access with a first class itinerary, at which point they try to get you to sign up for a credit card. Never again Delta.

Delta flights to/from Canada/Mexico/Central America and even some to South American are not consider international because they are shorter duration. Also lounge entrance changes were made two years ago.

 

[scubbq]

For those not as well traveled as Scared Silly, it’s helpful to know that the “premium experience” billed by Delta is actually a cut rate approach to maximizing ticket revenue and placing priority for third party AMEX card holders over premium direct paying customers. Table stakes in my opinion for first/business class, but what can you expect anymore with “domestic” airfare anymore? AA for Cozumel is a far better first experience relatively speaking, but far fewer seats per equipment, equally miserable airport experience in IAH/DFW/MIA.

 

[mcpowell]

If you live in the Atlanta area, or depart from the Atlanta airport, nothing beats the Delta flight, non-stop to Cozumel. The flight leaves 11-ish in the morning, and arrives in Cozumel about 2.5 hours later. This is perfect timing to arrive in time to check in to your choice of residence, and be drinking margaritas that afternoon. We live ~ 1.5 hours from the airport so we can wake up at a very normal hour on the day of departure if we are flying Delta.

While I agree American Airlines first class service is better (as long as you have your own means to watch a movie on the flight (no screen on the seat-back in front of you)), having to stop in Miami or Dallas more than doubles the travel time. And that typically means we're having to wake up about 3 or 4 am.

Delta, I know you're not following this post, but hear me...please keep your flights into CZM year round.

 

[OregonDM]

I am so jealous of people who can fly nonstop. Being in Oregon, our departure options on the way down are either a redeye, a 5:00AM with really tight/stressful connection, or overnight stop in DFW/IAH. Not the best. The way home isn't too bad usually.

 

[gopbroek]

I prefer a 15 minute drive to the airport, go through security and then board the flight to CZM. Or worse clock out from work, exit the terminal and then circle back through security and get on the airplane.

 

[Chrisk919]

I was looking at the flights for a trip. It’s an extra $100 for me on average to go to CZM vs CUN, but between transfer fees, the ferry, and the bag drag it’s worth it (in my opinion).

Granted, I’m a Delta ****, and I know they don’t consider MX an international flight for the purposes of admission to the Sky Club Lounge.

 

[mcpowell]

I prefer a 15 minute drive to the airport, go through security and then board the flight to CZM. Or worse clock out from work, exit the terminal and then circle back through security and get on the airplane.

This is very enviable.