What Happened To Delta Air Lines’ Boeing 717 West Coast Operations?

Delta Air Lines took delivery of its first Boeing 717s in 2013, acquiring the aircraft from Southwest Airlines and AirTran Airways. Since then, the carrier has grown to become the world’s largest operator of the aircraft.

Delta Air Lines’ Boeing 717s started out primarily on the East Coast, but in a bid to grow its presence on the West Coast, and in particular, at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), the carrier later began operating its West Coast shuttle services with the 717. As…