Atlanta, GA – Delta Air Lines is reportedly preparing to expand its international footprint with new service to Riyadh and the resumption of routes to Hong Kong and Tel Aviv, according to industry sources.
While Delta’s global network is generally considered less extensive than that of its rival, United Airlines, the Atlanta-based carrier is now expected to bolster its presence in key overseas markets. Aviation insider @JonNYC shared the news on X (formerly Twitter), suggesting that Delta will soon announce flights to Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport (RUH) and the return of service to Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) and Tel Aviv’s Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV).
Of particular note is the anticipated launch of nonstop service between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Hong Kong. Delta first inaugurated the route from LAX in 1991, later shifting it to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) before suspending the service in 2018. If relaunched, the LAX–Hong Kong route would reenter a competitive market currently dominated by United Airlines, which operates twice-daily flights, and Cathay Pacific, which flies the route three times daily.
Delta has not yet confirmed the new routes, but the potential additions signal a renewed push to strengthen its long-haul network in strategic global markets.
