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Delta Air Lines is preparing its biggest schedule to
date at Los Angeles International Airport. At the peak of the 2027 summer
season, Delta and its partners plan to operate more than 200 daily departures
from LAX to nearly 70 destinations, while adding new nonstop services to
Monterey and Philadelphia and increasing frequencies on several domestic
routes.
The expansion comes alongside further investment in
premium facilities and onboard products. Delta says it already offers more
premium seats at LAX than any other airline and is continuing to expand its
lounge network, premium check-in facilities and Delta One services.
More than 200 daily departures at summer peak
The summer 2027 schedule will be the largest Delta has
operated from Los Angeles. In addition to the new nonstop connections with
Monterey and Philadelphia, frequencies will increase to seven U.S.
destinations.
According to Delta, it will also be the only airline
at LAX serving each of the airport’s ten largest markets with multiple daily
flights. The expanded schedule is designed to strengthen both domestic
connectivity and access to Delta’s international network.
“Los Angeles shapes, transforms, and influences the
world, and LAX is proud to be the gateway connecting travelers to our city,”
said Courtney Moore, Chief Revenue & Experience Officer at Los Angeles
World Airports. “Our airline partners’ investment in connectivity helps
strengthen Los Angeles' position as a leading global destination.”
$2.3 billion invested in LAX terminals
Delta’s growth in Los Angeles has been accompanied by
major infrastructure investment. Its $2.3 billion Sky Way project transformed
Terminals 2 and 3 into an interconnected airport complex, with further
improvements focusing on passenger orientation, security processing and
terminal facilities.
Delta One passengers have access to a dedicated
check-in area and private TSA security screening. The airline has also been
expanding its lounge capacity.
LAX recently became the first airport in Delta’s
network with two Delta One Lounges. A further 11,000-square-foot Delta Sky Club
is scheduled to open in Terminal 2 in 2027.
By 2028, Delta plans to operate four lounges across
Terminals 2 and 3 – two Delta One Lounges and two Delta Sky Clubs. Together,
they will provide more than 60,000 square feet of space and over 1,000 seats.
A350s anchor international premium product
Delta’s international services from Los Angeles are
operated with Airbus A350-900 aircraft equipped with 40 Delta One seats. The
premium cabin is also available on selected domestic routes from LAX, including
services to Honolulu, Maui, Kona, New York-JFK, Boston and Atlanta.
The airline is simultaneously developing its onboard
food and beverage offer. From October 1, Delta One passengers will have access
to a new wine portfolio comprising 13 selections from Californian and
international wineries. Domestic First Class passengers can also choose dishes
developed by chef José Andrés.
Fast, free Wi-Fi for SkyMiles members is being
extended to flights from Los Angeles across the Pacific from this autumn,
alongside Delta Sync entertainment and other onboard services.
Los Angeles remains a major focus for Delta
The combination of network expansion and premium
investment makes LAX one of Delta’s key West Coast gateways. Its strategy
extends beyond adding flights: the airline is building an increasingly
integrated premium journey encompassing check-in, security, lounges, cabins and
onboard service.
With almost 70 destinations and more than 200 daily
departures planned together with its partners at the height of summer 2027,
Delta will reach a new operational record in Los Angeles.
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