Delta Air Lines expands domestic routes using Airbus A350

SkyTeam carrier Delta Air Lines is expanding its use of Airbus widebody aircraft for both international and domestic routes. The airline currently operates 38 A350-900s and expects six more to join its fleet. According to Cirium, an aviation analytics company, Delta has deployed the A350 on two domestic routes: Atlanta to Salt Lake City and Detroit to Minneapolis-St. Paul.

Delta is the only North American airline operating the Airbus A350, which was initially chosen to replace its aging Boeing 747s. With a fleet of over 900 aircraft, Delta is one of the largest commercial airlines by fleet size globally.

The Airbus A350-900, known as the 'Long Range Leader,' offers a range of up to 8,500 nautical miles and can accommodate up to 440 passengers in a single-class configuration. Most airlines, including Delta, opt for a three-class layout. For domestic operations this August, Delta's A350s are configured to carry 306 passengers across business class, premium economy, and economy.