Delta Air Lines expands with new routes to Hong Kong and Chicago

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Delta Air Lines expands with new routes to Hong Kong and Chicago

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Paul Baldoni senior vice president of network planning at Delta Airlines | Delta Airlines

By Sky Industry News

Jul 23, 2025

Delta Air Lines has announced the launch of a new service to Hong Kong from its hub at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), set to begin on June 6, 2026. The route will be served by Delta's Airbus A350-900, featuring a range of seating options including Delta One Suites and Premium Select recliners. This move marks Delta's return to the Hong Kong market after ceasing operations in 2018 due to low demand.

The airline will also introduce a domestic route between LAX and Chicago's O'Hare International Airport (ORD) starting June 7, 2026. This service will face competition from American Airlines, United Airlines, Frontier Airlines, and Spirit Airlines.

Paul Baldoni, Delta's senior vice president of network planning, commented on the expansion: "Launching service to Hong Kong and Chicago from LAX strengthens our presence in two of the world's most dynamic markets."

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Delta is aiming to provide more travel options for passengers while potentially impacting ultra-low-cost carriers struggling with rising costs in these competitive routes.

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