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Delta Air Lines' hub operations have seen a shift, with Detroit surpassing Minneapolis to become the airline's second busiest hub. Data from Cirium Diio confirms this change, noting that between the first quarter of 2023 and the first quarter of 2025, Minneapolis held the position of the second busiest hub. However, Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport has now taken over, showing a marginal increase in activity.
During the second quarter of 2025, Detroit is expected to rank as the 18th-busiest airport in the United States. In the same period, 18 passenger airlines will operate there. Delta is projected to conduct 74% of the airport's movements, solidifying its strong presence. Spirit Airlines ranks as the second-largest operator at the location, and notably, Detroit is experiencing growth in operations compared to other airports in Delta’s top 20.
Chad Newton, CEO at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, is steering the airport as it becomes the second-busiest hub for Delta. With only five more daily movements, Detroit overtakes Minneapolis, a former Northwest hub, indicating growth in Delta’s operations in the area. By May, Detroit is set to occupy the second position, further widening its lead over Minneapolis in the third quarter with an additional 12 daily movements.
