Delta ends JFK service to 3 cities, adds new route from Raleigh focus city

When fuel prices surged earlier this year, Delta Air Lines decided to put three routes from New York City on hiatus.The carrier halted service from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Houston, Memphis and St. Louis — with plans, at the time, to bring those flights back later this fall.It's not happening.Delta on Monday confirmed it's ending those three routes from JFK to the Deep South.On the flipside, the Atlanta-based carrier also filed plans to operate a new nonstop flight to Florida from one of its fastest-growing focus cities on the East Coast.Here's what to know about the changes to Delta's route map.Read more: Why does Delta have focus cities?3 routes from JFK suspendedFirst up: the three routes Delta is discontinuing from New York.The carrier is bidding farewell to its JFK to service to three U.S. airports: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, you will receive newsletters and promotional content and agree to our Terms of Use and acknowledge the data practices in our Privacy Policy. You may unsubscribe at any time.Houston's George Bush Interco...