Delta Air Lines Confirms Plans to Resume Singapore Service

THE NEWS: Delta Air Lines added new Atlantic routes this summer, launching service to Sardinia in Italy, Malta and Porto in Portugal.

DETAILS:

• Delta crossed the Atlantic Ocean this summer with the three new destinations.
• The Atlanta‑based carrier said it will increasingly look to the Pacific for long‑haul growth.
• Delta chief commercial officer Joe Esposito said, “Asia, to us, is where we have opportunity for growth in the future.”

WHY IT MATTERS: The strategic shift toward the Pacific signals upcoming route development that could create new partnership and sales opportunities for travel‑trade partners, while the limited Atlantic expansion suggests Delta is focusing its long‑haul growth elsewhere.

FAQ

Which new Atlantic destinations did Delta launch this summer?
Delta introduced service to Sardinia (Italy), Malta and Porto (Portugal) on its Atlantic network during the summer, expanding its European footprint.

What region is Delta targeting for future long‑haul growth?
Delta plans to focus long‑haul expansion on the Pacific, indicating a strategic move toward Asian markets for future route development.

Who said Asia is where Delta sees growth opportunity?
Delta chief commercial officer Joe Esposito stated, “Asia, to us, is where we have opportunity for growth in the future,” during an interview.

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