Delta Air Lines will begin a daily direct flight between Porto and New York on May 22. Despite global uncertainty due to the Middle East conflict, the airline is strengthening transatlantic connections. Luís Pedro Martins, president of Turismo do Porto e Norte, highlighted the route as a sign of confidence in the region, noting that the US market has risen to become the second-largest for the area. The new connection is expected to boost both tourism and business efficiency, providing access to Delta's hub at JFK airport.