- Delta is adding three new routes to its Hawaii network, including two where it will be the sole operator.
- The airline will fly a total of 18 daily flights to the Aloha State this year from seven US cities.
- The move comes as 59% of Americans say they plan to travel domestically this year, with Maui as a top-searched spot.
Delta Air Lines is expecting strong winter demand to beach destinations this year as Americans crave a post-pandemic vacation, and it is responding with all-new routes to the Aloha State.
On Friday, Atlanta-based Delta announced its holiday network to Hawaii, including three brand new routes from its hubs in Atlanta, Detroit, and New York. The expansion brings its total Hawaii operation to 18 daily flights from seven US cities.
According to the airline, it will be the only carrier flying nonstop between Atlanta and Maui and Detroit and Honolulu. Delta is also adding a new direct flight between its base at New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport and Honolulu.
“Breathtaking beaches, a vibrant culture, and a competitive economy make Hawaii a highly sought-after destination for families and adventurists alike,” Delta senior vice president of network planning, Joe Esposito, said in a press release. “We’re guaranteeing more choice for our customers this winter,…