What happened
Delta Air Lines has filed plans to launch nonstop seasonal service from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Daniel Oduber Quiros International Airport (LIR) in Liberia, Costa Rica. The route will begin on December 19, 2026, operating once per week on Saturdays. Service will continue through the spring of 2027, ending on April 10, 2027. Flights will be operated by Airbus A321neos. This marks Delta's return to the Liberia market from New York, having previously operated the route around 2016. Liberia serves as the gateway to the Guanacaste region, a popular beach destination in northwest Costa Rica