Detroit to Seoul and Hong Kong Nonstop service begins today

Delta Air Lines began new service today from its Metro Airport in Detroit to Seoul, South Korea, and Hong Kong. Both of these flights are nonstop and will operate five days a week. In a recent interview, Delta CEO Richard Anderson said, "When you think about where Detroit is located geography-wise, it is the perfect gateway for Asia, for the eastern half of the United States."

Delta also has plans to begin nonstop service between Detroit and Sao Paulo, Brazil, beginning in October 2010. This will mark Metro's first nonstop flight to South America.