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Delta Air Lines operates exclusive Boeing 737-800 service on LAX to SFO route

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Delta Air Lines operates exclusive Boeing 737-800 service on LAX to SFO route
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Delta Air Lines, an Atlanta-based carrier, currently operates Boeing 737-800 and -900ER series aircraft on various routes. While commonly used for flights over 2,000 miles, these planes are also deployed on shorter routes. A recent example involved a journey from Los Angeles to San Francisco, a popular intra-California route utilized by several airlines, including American Airlines, United Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and Alaska Airlines.

Traditionally, Delta used both 737s and Airbus narrowbodies on this route. However, a change occurred in April when Delta began exclusively operating Boeing 737-800s, except for two flights in each direction using the 737-900ER, according to data from aviation analytics provider Cirium. There were about 200 roundtrip flights operated with the 737-800 model.

One instance of this operation was on April 3 with the aircraft N375DA. The early morning flight from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) began with the 06:05 departure of DL1421, despite a longer than expected wait at the security checkpoint. The passenger had enough time for a brief stop at the nearly empty Delta Sky Club before heading to the gate.

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Boarding commenced on time, and the flight was not full, allowing for a quicker seat arrangement. The 26.5-year-old airframe N375DA showed no signs of its age due to Delta's updated interiors, including enhanced inflight entertainment systems and power outlets.

"Following a welcome announcement, Delta’s new 100th anniversary safety video played as we pushed back from the gate 12 minutes early at 05:53," Simple Flying reports. The plane took off from Runway 25R instead of the usual north side, accommodating eastbound transpacific arrivals.

The flight reached cruising altitude swiftly, with a brief beverage service offering Biscoff cookies. The initial descent began soon after, and the aircraft landed at San Francisco International Airport (SFO) at 07:22, pulling into gate C3 shortly after.

SFO's operating plans consider wind conditions, directing flights based on safety and efficiency. Known for its parallel runways, SFO manages both departures and arrivals meticulously to address potential safety risks from intersecting flight paths.

Following its return to Los Angeles, N375DA conducted additional flights between the cities and was later assigned a redeye flight to Indianapolis. This aircraft, delivered to Delta in 1998, has logged substantial flight hours and cycles.

Delta's 737-800 fleet features split scimitar winglets, enhancing fuel efficiency. Although Delta has been retrofitting these winglets, specific numbers remain undisclosed. Eventually, Delta aims to equip all of its 737-800 airframes with this upgrade.

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