- Delta will be the only U.S. carrier to offer service between Los Angeles and Auckland
- More seats across the Atlantic than ever before, including new service from New York-JFK to Geneva and London-Gatwick and new flights from Atlanta to Nice, Tel Aviv and Edinburgh
Delta will add to its portfolio of international routes with never-before-operated service to Auckland, New Zealand, from Los Angeles beginning this fall, while also boosting its trans-Atlantic service from its New York-JFK and Atlanta hubs starting this spring.
“With more than 1,750 weekly flights to 85 destinations around the globe this summer, Delta is well positioned to deliver on its plans to fully restore its network in 2023,” said Joe Esposito, Delta’s S.V.P. – Network Planning. “With brand-new flights this year to cities like Auckland, Geneva and London-Gatwick, we're giving customers more options to enjoy the premium experience and elevated hospitality they have come to know and expect from us.”
Delta is forging its way to full network restoration, announcing its first slate of summer 2023 trans-Atlantic routes last fall to cities like Edinburgh, Berlin, Dusseldorf, Geneva and Stuttgart, many routes that have not been flown since pre-pandemic.
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Delta leans into summer with expanded service to popular European destinations
Largest summer schedule to New York-JFK in Delta’s history, and more routes to Europe from Atlanta and L.A.
Growth and transformation continue in Los Angeles
Daily flights between New Zealand’s largest city and Los Angeles will begin Oct. 28 on an Airbus A350-900 aircraft, as Delta becomes the only U.S. airline to provide nonstop service. This new destination joins other new Los Angeles service to Tahiti, Paris and London-Heathrow and will complement the airline’s current service from LAX to Sydney, where it operates 10 flights per week in the winter and daily service to Tokyo-Haneda. Delta operates more than 150 daily flights from LAX to 53 destinations across the globe as the airport’s leading premium global carrier.
“LAX continues to grow its global network of destinations that are connecting Angelenos to every corner of the globe, and Delta’s addition of nonstop service from Los Angeles to New Zealand is in lockstep with the airline’s commitment to expand and improve service to our region,” said Justin Erbacci, Chief Executive Officer, Los Angeles World Airports. “Coupled with Delta’s international additions to Sydney and Tahiti, this is another exciting result of the ongoing and strong collaboration between LAX and Delta Air Lines as we connect more people across the Pacific and beyond.”
Delta continues to transform the airport experience at LAX, debuting the first two major phases of the brand-new terminal last year: the headhouse and the T3 facility. This spring, customers can look forward to the opening of the west headhouse, featuring a dedicated Delta One check-in area. Additionally, the first-of-its-kind Delta One Club will open its doors in 2024, connect to the existing Terminal 3 Club and offer a personalized, dedicated level of service that further elevates the lounge experience.
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New gates, new routes: Delta customers at LAX have more to enjoy
Delta Air Lines and Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) have completed another major phase of the Delta Sky Way at LAX: the brand-new T3 facility, featuring nine new gates* and spacious seating areas, will open to customers on Oct. 5.
When theDelta Sky Way at LAXproject is finished this year, Terminals 2 and 3 will be a consolidated, 1.2-million-square-foot, state-of-the-art, 27-gate complex, featuring a quick airside connector to the Tom Bradley International Terminal, eliminating the need to bus between terminals.
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Delta, Los Angeles World Airports unveil first major phase of Delta Sky Way at LAX
A joint $2.3 billion investment to modernize and upgrade one of the airline’s key global hubs.
Delta expands on its leading position in Atlanta
Delta is the leading airline in Atlanta and the Southeast, with service to over 210 destinations in more than 41 countries worldwide.
“Having grown Georgia’s competitive position as a tourist destination under Gov. Brian Kemp’s leadership, Georgia is grateful for Delta’s longstanding partnership and expanded international service that will make Atlanta a new gateway to the South for Israel and facilitate growing global demand from France, the U.K. and Germany – three of Georgia’s top source markets for overseas travelers,” said Mark Jaronski, Deputy Commissioner for Tourism, Georgia Department of Economic Development. “The world-class connectivity and premium experience that Delta provides its customers enables Georgia to compete among the top travel destinations and be the top state for business.”
The airline will deepen its investment in its hometown this year with new daily service from Atlanta to Nice starting May 12. This new route, which will operate on a Boeing 767 aircraft, marks the first time that Delta will connect customers between Atlanta and the coastal French city in over a decade.
Additionally, beginning April 16, Delta will up its Atlanta to Tel Aviv service to daily. With this increased flying, Delta is operating its busiest schedule ever to Tel Aviv, with flights departing from three U.S. gateways: Atlanta, New York and Boston.
“We appreciate Delta’s growing commitment to Israel as a popular global destination and are hopeful for a promising 2023 travel season, said Yael Golan, Consul and Director, Southern Region USA, Israel Ministry of Tourism. “We expect record numbers of tourists from North America to Israel and know that increasing this nonstop route to daily will help to meet the existing demand from Southern USA.”
Improved flight options and upgrades in New York City
Delta is bolstering its position as New York City’s number-one carrier by adding a third daily route from New York-JFK to Paris, which will begin May 25 and operate on a Boeing 767 aircraft. Delta offers nearly 60 peak-day departures to more than 43 international destinations from its New York-JFK hub. The third flight to Paris is in addition to Delta’s new service to Geneva and London-Gatwick, the return of Berlin and a third flight to Rome.
To better serve customers in New York, JFK is undergoing a$1.5 billion expansion,part of Delta’s decade-long $12 billion investment in U.S. airport infrastructure. Recently, all Delta operations at JFK consolidated to Terminal 4, enabling a more convenient travel experience for customers.Further expansion will include new gates in Concourse B, a new Delta Sky Club on Concourse A, and a Delta One Club set to open in early 2024, featuring a dedicated level of service that further elevates the lounge experience.
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Transformation continues at Delta's New York City hubs
Delta customers in New York City can expect to see upgrades and expansions at both of Delta’s local hubs this year, as New York City’s No. 1 airline deepens the $7 billion infrastructure investment it’s made in New York airports alone since 2010.
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On most flights to destinations abroad, customers have a choice of four experiences: Delta One or Delta One Suites, Delta Premium Select, Delta Comfort+ and Main Cabin.
Delta One customers can stretch out in a lie-flat seat and enjoy premium amenities like artisan-made Someone Somewhere amenity kits, plush bedding made from recycled materials, more beverage options before takeoff, new cocktail bites, a chef-curated four-course meal and decadent desserts like a build-your-own ice cream sundae.
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A new year means a new onboard food and beverage refresh, including the return of the signature Delta One dessert cart along with Tip Top’s espresso martinis, traditional afternoon tea, seasonally-inspired menu items and more.
Delta also recently launched an enhanced Delta Premium Select experience that offers elevated dining, premium hand-crafted amenities and more dedicated service touchpoints. Customers in DPS have more space to stretch out and relax with a wider seat, additional recline, and an adjustable footrest and leg rest.
All Delta customers on board have access to personal seat-back entertainment screens featuring a wealth of premium content on Delta Studio, in-seat power outlets for their devices, fast-streaming Wi-Fi available for purchase and free mobile messaging.
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FAQs
Why Delta Air Lines pressed go on the Auckland Los Angeles route? ›
The airline told the Herald the Auckland route was “focusing on adding routes to destinations that we know our customers will enjoy”, such as Auckland. “The time was right to expand with this never-before-operated route as we remain committed to rebuilding our global network.
Does Delta service Auckland? ›Flights to Auckland (AKL) | Delta Air Lines.
What is Delta's most popular route? ›Where does Delta fly to? Delta has a total of 1,347 routes to 56 different countries. 949 out of 1,347 routes are domestic, while 398 are international. Atlanta is the most popular Delta domestic flight destination, whereas the most popular international flight is to Paris.
When did Delta start flying to Europe? ›Trans-Atlantic service began in 1978 with the first nonstop service from Atlanta to London.
Will Delta start flying to New Zealand? ›Delta Air Lines will launch direct flights from Los Angeles to New Zealand for the first time this fall and increase transatlantic service from its hubs in New York and Atlanta.
Does Delta go to New Zealand? ›Delta will begin offering new daily nonstop service from Los Angeles (LAX) to Auckland International Airport (AKL) from October 28, 2023 - March 31, 2024, seven times a week.
What Air Lines are flying out of Auckland? ›- Air New Zealand.
- Jetstar.
- Fiji Airways.
Delta is making its New Zealand debut. The start of the summer season will see a major US airline making its debut in New Zealand – Delta, which will launch daily non-stop flights between Auckland and Los Angeles from October 28. The airline will operate the route with the Airbus A350-900.
Which Air Lines fly direct to New Zealand? ›Which airlines offer direct flights to New Zealand? Air New Zealand, United, Lufthansa, Air Canada, Alaska Airlines, Qantas, American Airlines and Virgin Atlantic all fly non-stop to New Zealand.
What is Delta busiest airport? ›Delta's passenger traffic at main hubs 2022
The airline company is based in Atlanta, Georgia, which is also home to the world's busiest airport, Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport.
What are the 5 busiest airline routes in the world? ›
- Hanoi-Ho Chi Minh City 10,605,579.
- Tokyo-Fukuoka 10,426,245.
- Melbourne-Sydney 8,204,871.
- Riyadh-Jeddah 7,495,790.
- Okinawa-Tokyo 7,343,199.
- Denpasar-Bali-Jakarta 7,100,224.
- Mumbai-Delhi 7,000,015.
- Tokyo-Osaka 6,231,151.
Delta's top international route by revenues is London Heathrow, followed by Cancun. On the Atlanta-Los Angeles route, importantly, Diio estimates that more than half of all passengers are connecting, either onward to places like Honolulu, or inbound from cities like Jacksonville, Norfolk, and Savannah.
Where does Delta fly nonstop from LAX to Europe? ›With the start of the 2023 summer boreal season, Delta resumes transatlantic operations at Los Angeles (LAX) offering two non-stop services to London – Heathrow (LHR) and Paris (CDG). Both destinations are hubs for its Joint Venture partners Virgin Atlantic and Air France.
What planes does Delta fly to Europe? ›Delta primarily uses its wide-body aircraft on long-haul flights to Africa, Asia, Europe, Oceania, and South America. Its Airbus A330s, Boeing 767-300ERs, and Boeing 767-400ERs mainly operate on flights to Europe, while the Airbus A350-900 mainly operates on flights to Asia and Oceania.
How much do Delta flight attendants make? ›Average Delta Air Lines Flight Attendant hourly pay in the United States is approximately $18.44, which is 28% below the national average. Salary information comes from 1 data point collected directly from employees, users, and past and present job advertisements on Indeed in the past 24 months.
Do Delta Airlines fly to Australia? ›About Delta Air Lines
Delta has eight domestic hubs in the United States and four international hubs: Paris, London, Tokyo and Amsterdam. In Australia, Delta flies in and out of Sydney Airport. Delta has a fleet of nearly 900 aircraft, with many manufactured by Airbus and Boeing.
| Country / Territory | City | Airport |
|---|---|---|
| Bahamas | Nassau | Lynden Pindling International Airport |
| Barbados | Bridgetown | Grantley Adams International Airport |
| Belgium | Brussels | Brussels Airport |
| Belize | Belize City | Philip S. W. Goldson International Airport |
United flights to New Zealand from $ 1,174 *
Does Delta or United fly more international? ›United offers the most international destinations and countries flown to of these three airlines, and it's practically tied with American for the most destinations overall. Delta, United and American each operate flights to hundreds of domestic destinations and international flights to dozens of countries.
How many Delta miles do I need for a free flight to New Zealand? ›Booking SkyTeam flights to New Zealand
If you're able to find availability, Delta SkyMiles offers awards from 55,000 each way in economy and 120,000 miles in business class. But again, these awards are rare, so you are usually better off sticking to Star Alliance or Oneworld programs.
What plane does Delta use to fly to Paris? ›
Boeing 737-800 (738)
What is the longest flight in the world? ›The current longest flight in the world
Its longest flight path, which connects Singapore's Changi Airport with New York's John F. Kennedy International Airport, 9,585 miles away, takes 18 hours and 40 minutes. The carrier has been flying the route since 2021.
Sleeping in Auckland Airport
Reviewers suggest that the best places to sleep at Auckland Airport are located airside. Specifically, on the second floor of the international terminal there are a few armrest free benches in warmer and quieter areas.
There are no flights out of this airport in the next 12 hours.
Why are flights to Auckland so expensive? ›According to experts, several factors have combined into a 'perfect storm' resulting in unusually expensive flights. From inflation and rising oil prices to a shortage of aeroplanes and airline staff, the cost of flying has surged, leaving many would-be travellers surprised as they go to book holidays.
What is the biggest airline in New Zealand? ›Air New Zealand is New Zealand's largest domestic and international airline. It provides passenger and cargo transport services in New Zealand and to/from overseas destinations.
Why is Air New Zealand the best airline? ›The airline beat Qatar Airways, which held the title in 2021 and 2022, to secure the top spot. The website cited Air New Zealand's new Skynest economy beds and the airline's safety record as two reasons for the top ranking.
How long is a direct flight from LA to New Zealand? ›Frequently asked questions FAQ. How long does a flight from Los Angeles (LAX) to Auckland (AKL) take? This long-haul flight from Los Angeles (LAX) to Auckland (AKL) takes about 13 hours and 5 minutes. There are 9 direct flights between Los Angeles and Auckland every week.
How can I go to New Zealand from USA? ›- You do not need a pre-departure test to enter New Zealand.
- Most travelers need to be vaccinated and take 2 rapid antigen tests (RATs) after arriving in New Zealand.
- If you transit through New Zealand, you do not need to be vaccinated or complete the New Zealand Traveler Declaration.
If you want to stay in New Zealand permanently, possibly to become a citizen, you need a permanent residency visa. Permanent residency visas can be evaluated based on “points” given for factors like your age, profession, and education level.
Are Delta seats bigger than Southwest? ›
Delta provides a very comfortable experience with a wider seat (with a lovely leather finish) and entertainment, but Southwest beats them on included baggage and fare flexibility.
Which airline is better Delta? ›Delta Air Lines is the best U.S. airline, a new report by a personal-finance website says. It's the second consecutive year Delta was named No. 1 by WalletHub, which studied each airline's delays, baggage issues, safety and other factors.
What is Delta's largest hubs? ›| Headquarters | Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.A. |
|---|---|
| Largest Hub: | Atlanta, world's largest airline hub and most-traveled airport |
| Stock Ticker: | NYSE: DAL |
| Founded: | 1925 as Huff Daland Dusters, became Delta in 1928 |
| CEO: | Ed Bastian |
The busiest flight route in the world is the connection between Gimpo airport in the South Korean capital of Seoul and Jeju island, a popular travel destination for domestic Korean tourists.
What is the busiest airport in the world? ›Atlanta's Hartsfield-Jackson international airport topped the list as the world's busiest airport for the second year in a row. The airport had an increase of 23.8% to 93,699,630 passengers in 2022.
What is the most expensive flight within the US? ›1. San Francisco, California (SFO) San Francisco tops the list of priciest airfare with an average ticket cost of $467.15 for domestic flights.
What is the highest status at Delta? ›Each of our four Medallion Tiers – Diamond, Platinum, Gold, and Silver – delivers an added level of service, exclusivity and rewards offered only by Delta that elevate your journey at every turn.
What are Delta's main hubs? ›Direct flights to Paris will be offered on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday evenings, departing from CVG at 6:05 p.m. Delta temporarily halted direct flights to France from CVG at the beginning of the pandemic.
Which US city has the most direct flights to Europe? ›
Known as the biggest gateway in and out of the U.S., New York (JFK) offers over a dozen nonstop routes to Europe alone on a variety of airlines.
Does Delta have a hub in Europe? ›Delta's largest hub comes in second
Athens (ATH) with an Airbus A330-300. Barcelona (BCN) with an Airbus A330-300. Dublin (DUB) with an Airbus A330-300. Frankfurt (FRA) with an Airbus A330-200.
Delta Air Lines Inc (NYSE:DAL)
Institutional investors hold a majority ownership of DAL through the 70.30% of the outstanding shares that they control. This interest is also higher than at almost any other company in the Airlines industry.
Our Core Global Airline Partners (including Aeroméxico, Air France, China Eastern, KLM, Korean Air, LATAM and Virgin Atlantic) offer elevated benefits like Global Upgrade Certificate Redemption, with select partners, in addition to benefits like priority boarding and check-in.
What size are Delta economy seats? ›Next up for the most comfortable economy seats is Delta Air Lines, with a seat pitch of 30-32” and a seat size of 17.2 – 18.5”, making this airline above average. Delta offers seatback screens on most planes (but not all shorter-haul flights have them) and free inflight entertainment.
What is the average pilot salary at Delta? ›Total Pay Estimate & Range
The estimated total pay for a Pilot at Delta Air Lines is $122,431 per year.
The average Delta Airlines pilot earns $192,000 with top-earners making $526,000. American Airlines pilots earn an average salary of $118,000, with some pilots earning in excess of $700,000. Most importantly, pilot salaries continue to increase. Even international airlines pay well.
How much do Delta pilots make per hour? ›The average hourly rate for Airline Pilot in companies like DELTA AIR LINES INC range from $88 to $109 with the average hourly pay of $98. The total hourly cash compensation, which includes base and short-term incentives, can vary anywhere from $93 to $131 with the average total hourly cash compensation of $109.
Why don t commercial airlines fly over the Pacific Ocean? ›Most commercial airlines that travel between East Asia and the Americas avoid flying over the Pacific Ocean due to high costs and safety concerns, such as the risk of flying during stormy weather.
Does Delta Airlines fly to Australia or New Zealand? ›Looking for a deal on cheap airfare to Australia - New Zealand and the South Pacific? Travelocity is proud to offer some of the lowest prices on Delta one-way and round-trip flights to many popular destinations in Australia - New Zealand and the South Pacific.
Why do airlines not fly over the Pacific? ›
Weather and jet streams
So, this is yet another reason why most routes avoid flying over the Pacific since it can be a sort of wild west of weather. Additionally, Bitlux writes that jet streams are a significant factor in flight planning since they are key in lowering fuel costs and time spent in the air.
Planes travel along the shortest route in 3-dimensional space. This route is called a geodesic or great circle. While map projections distort these routes confusing passengers, the great circle path is the shortest path between two far locations. This is why pilots fly polar routes saving time and distance.
Why do planes not fly over north Atlantic Ocean? ›Early aircraft engines did not have the reliability nor the power to lift the required fuel to make a transatlantic flight. There were difficulties navigating over the featureless expanse of water for thousands of miles, and the weather, especially in the North Atlantic, is unpredictable.
Why can't you fly over Antarctica? ›Thanks to the low visibility and undeveloped infrastructure, flying over Antarctica is extremely difficult. Specifically, because of the strong magnetic fields that surround the polar regions, navigating there, no matter how well-equipped the airplane is in terms of instrumentation, can be particularly challenging.
Who owns Delta Airlines? ›Delta Air Lines Inc (NYSE:DAL)
Institutional investors hold a majority ownership of DAL through the 70.30% of the outstanding shares that they control. This interest is also higher than at almost any other company in the Airlines industry.
There are some crazy great prices for Delta Air Lines roundtrips from the United States to Auckland, New Zealand, between this fall and Spring 2024. Roundtrip Main Cabin fares start at 44,000 SkyMiles (plus applicable taxes and fees).
What aircraft does Delta fly to Australia? ›Delta currently operates just 1 nonstop service to Australia from Los Angeles (LAX) to Sydney (SYD). The route that currently operates daily, flown by the airline's flagship Airbus A350, is set to increase to 10 weekly flights as of December 18, 2022.
Is it safer to fly over water or land? ›However, because of lessons learned from its history and the improvements in aircraft and engine reliability, crossing the oceans is deemed as safe as flying over land. With the rules of ETOPS flying in place, the crew of an aircraft will always know where the nearest diversion airfield is.
Why don t planes fly west? ›The Pacific Ocean is a massive body of water that will require an extremely large amount of fuel to fly across. Rather than flying directly across the Pacific Ocean, most commercial flights take curved routes because they are actually shorter than shooting straight across a distance.
What is the longest flight over water? ›The longest over water route in the world is the stretch between the U.S. mainland and Hawaii. Even between Hawaii and Tokyo there are alternate airports available, such as Midway Island (hence the name “Midway”). Going across the North Atlantic, alternates include Iceland and Greenland.
Why don t planes fly north to south? ›
Answer: It is shorter to fly the Great Circle route than a straight line due to the circumference of the earth being so much greater at the equator than near the poles.
Why do planes fly north when going to Europe? ›Despite what many people believe, the answer actually has nothing to do with safety. The real answer is because going north may actually provide a shorter route. This is called Great Circle Navigation. Because of the curvature of the Earth, the shortest route between two locations may appear much longer on a flat map.
Why don t planes fly straight to their destination? ›Despite what some theories suggest, the Earth is not flat, and so curvature becomes an incredibly important factor in routes aircraft take. Similar to the Earth itself, aircraft, therefore, take flight routes that also appear to be a curved line, tracing the Earth's shape.