Delta adds new Venice and Athens routes, bolsters 'shoulder season' Europe for 2027

Delta Air Lines will connect two additional hubs with two of Europe's most popular tourist destinations next summer.The Atlanta-based carrier on Friday announced new routes to Venice and Athens for 2027.Both flights will run during the peak summer rush.With that new service, Delta is certainly doubling down on what's been a relentless interest in southern Europe for travelers.Calendar watching: These are the best times to buy an international flightZACH GRIFF/THE POINTS GUYOver the last few years, airlines have responded with a slew of routes to places in Italy, Spain, Greece, France and Portugal.Now, add these two new Delta routes to the mix:Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) to Venice, launching on May 7Detroit Wayne County Metropolitan Airport (DTW) to Athens, launching June 83 new routes in Europe for 2027Venice and Athens are both cities Delta already flies to. But now, the carrier will connect more of its hubs with those markets — both, of course, history-rich cities that tourists visit by the millions every year.Reward your inbox with the TPG Daily newsletterJoin over 700,000 readers for breaking news, in-depth guides and exclusive deals from TPG’s expertsBy signing up...