MORRISVILLE, N.C. (AP) – Delta Air Lines is delaying the startup of its nonstop service between Paris and Raleigh-Durham International Airport until 2010.

The RDU Airport Authority said Tuesday that Delta said the delay was based on the economic climate. The Atlanta-based airline had planned to start service between RDU and Charles de Gaulle Airport on June 2, 2009.

RDU marketing director Teresa Damiano said the airport authority was confident that airport’s service would grow once the global economy improves.

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