Delta replaces aging Boeing jets on key Hawaii route with newer Airbuses

By May, Delta plans to fully transition to operating only Airbus A330-300s on this route. The airline will operate 62 flights that month compared to 86 flights in April as it shifts to a daily schedule. Despite fewer flights, Delta aims to maintain strong service levels.

In June, Delta will exclusively use the Airbus A330-300 for this route while continuing its daily service. This model offers modern amenities and improved fuel efficiency that align with growing travel demand.

Key flight schedules between Salt Lake City and Honolulu include DL316 departing Salt Lake City at 11:15 am and arriving in Honolulu at 2:00 pm, and DL534 departing Honolulu at 7:10 pm and arriving in Salt Lake City at 5:25 am. Hawaiian Airlines also serves this route using the narrowbody Airbus A321neo.

The decision to switch from Boeing 767-300ERs was influenced by several factors such as cabin modernization, enhanced fuel efficiency, and greater capacity offered by the Airbus A330-300. As per Planespotters.net data, Delta has an average fleet age of 16 years for their A330-300s compared to nearly three decades for their older 767 models.

Delta's Chief Financial Officer Dan Janki announced in January 2024 that the airline intends to retire its Boeing 767 fleet by the end of this decade in favor of more efficient aircraft like the Airbus A350-1000.