Los Angeles’ #1 airline Delta expands position at LAX with largest-ever schedule, premium experience and more *Sept. 18, 2026 9:00am* **New nonstop routes to Monterey and Philadelphia, alongside increased service to seven U.S. destinations, join Delta’s largest-ever LAX schedule and premium experience.** Next summer, Delta will operate the largest and most premium experience in its history at LAX. Together with its partners, Delta will offer more than 200 daily departures at the summer peak. That scale, combined with Delta’s premium offering, transformed airport experience and deep roots in the Los Angeles community, further strengthens its position as Los Angeles’ #1 airline\*. “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. As we continue transforming LAX, growing our network alongside the airport experience is an important part of creating the world-class gateway Los Angeles deserves.” ## A premium experience from curb to cabin Beyond growing its network, Delta continues to strengthen its position in Los Angeles through industry-leading premium offerings and investments that enhance the travel experience. Delta offers more premium seats at LAX than any other airline and remains focused on elevating every stage of the customer journey. ### On the ground *Delta’s investments at LAX create a more seamless and premium journey for customers.* # LAX Gallery on the Ground **Modernized airport experience:** Delta's $2.3 billion Sky Way at LAX transformed Terminals 2 and 3 into a connected, state-of-the-art campus designed to support the airline’s long-term growth in Los Angeles. Continued enhancements to wayfinding, security processing and terminal amenities make the experience more convenient and efficient for customers. **Dedicated Delta One experience:** Delta One customers enjoy a dedicated Delta One Check-In experience, including private TSA security screening, creating a more personalized and streamlined start to their journey. Customers also have access to exclusive Delta One Lounges. [Customer Experience](/category/customer-experience) [Red carpet ready: Luxe new Delta One Lounge rounds out premium ground experience at LAX ](/red-carpet-ready-luxe-new-delta-one-lounge-rounds-out-premium-ground-experience-lax) Delta is bringing the premium lounge experience to West Coast customers with the opening of the Delta One Lounge at LAX. **Growing lounge footprint:** LAX recently became the first airport in Delta’s network to offer two Delta One Lounges, with an additional 11,000-square-foot Delta Sky Club opening in Terminal 2 in 2027. **Even more to come:** By 2028, LAX will have four dedicated Delta lounge spaces, including two Delta One Lounges and two Delta Sky Clubs across Terminals 2 and 3, totaling more than 60,000 square feet and more than 1,000 seats. With the opening of the new T2 lounge, Delta will have nearly doubled its Delta One Lounge space at LAX. [Customer Experience](/category/customer-experience) [Delta deepens investment in LAX with Phase 1 of second Delta One Lounge now open ](/delta-deepens-investment-lax-phase-1-second-delta-one-lounge-now-open) When Phase 2 is complete in 2028, Delta’s lounge footprint at LAX will total 60,000 square feet and offer more than 1,000 seats to guests. ### In the air *Delta's focus on the customer experience extends onboard.* # LAX Gallery in the Air **Curated wine program:** Beginning Oct. 1, Delta One customers will enjoy a new wine portfolio featuring 13 selections from leading California and global winery partners. [On Board](/category/board) [Delta One uncorks bold new wine program, brings Napa icons and global classics onboard](/delta-one-uncorks-bold-new-wine-program-brings-napa-icons-and-global-classics-onboard) Customer approved and Master Sommelier selected, Delta’s new wine program was intrinsically designed to connect every glass to the destination, people and stories behind it. Plus, Champagne Taittinger expands to Domestic Delta One. **Elevated onboard dining:** Customers traveling in Domestic First Class can enjoy chef-curated dishes from José Andrés. **More premium seats:** Delta offers more premium seats at LAX than any other airline, supported by a premium airport and onboard experience. **A350 Delta One experience:** Delta's international network from LAX is operated by A350-900 aircraft featuring 40 Delta One seats. **Delta One across the network:** Customers can also enjoy Delta One on select domestic routes, including Honolulu (HNL), Maui (OGG), [Kona (KOA)](https://news.delta.com/lei-ing-down-deltas-largest-hawaii-schedule-msp-maui-launches-bos-honolulu-returns), New York-JFK, Boston (BOS) and Atlanta (ATL). **Premium experience for all:** [Fast, free Wi‑Fi](https://news.delta.com/inside-delta-sync-wi-fi-fast-free-connectivity-across-your-journey) for SkyMiles Members, including on flights from Los Angeles across the Pacific beginning this fall, Delta Sync entertainment and elevated onboard amenities enhance the journey for all customers. **Unmatched service:** The dedication of Delta people and their commitment to delivering personalized, caring service has helped make Delta America's most-awarded airline, earning recognition for customer experience, operational excellence and reliability. With more premium seats than any other airline and a world-class experience that extends from curb to cabin, Delta continues to lead as the most premium airline at LAX. ## Delta’s largest-ever LAX schedule At its summer 2027 peak, Delta and its partners will offer more than 200 daily departures to nearly 70 destinations from LAX, giving Angelenos even more ways to connect around the world and throughout the U.S. Delta is also the only carrier at LAX serving all of the airport’s top 10 markets with multiple daily flights, giving customers greater choice and flexibility across the destinations they travel most. Helping drive Delta’s growth are new nonstop routes to Monterey and Philadelphia, alongside additional frequencies across several key domestic markets. ## New ways to fly from LAX - **NEW – Monterey (MRY):** Twice-daily nonstop service beginning Dec. 19, 2026, operated by Delta Connection using an Embraer 175 aircraft. The new route gives Angelenos easier access to California’s Central Coast, including Carmel-by-the-Sea, the Monterey Peninsula and Big Sur, ahead of one of golf’s biggest championships next summer. (Delta will also launch daily nonstop service between Salt Lake City and Monterey the same day.) - **NEW – Philadelphia (PHL):** Daily nonstop service beginning June 7, 2027, operated on an Airbus A321neo. The new route connects Southern California with Philadelphia’s renowned history, thriving culinary scene and vibrant arts and culture. - **Raleigh-Durham (RDU):** Increasing to two daily flights beginning April 12, 2027 - **Boston (BOS):** Increasing to five daily flights beginning May 6, 2027 - **San Diego (SAN)**: Increasing to five daily flights beginning June 7, 2027 - **Cincinnati (CVG):** Increasing to two daily flights beginning July 11, 2027 - **Houston (IAH):** Increasing to three daily flights beginning July 11, 2027 - **San Antonio (SAT):** Increasing to three daily flights beginning July 11, 2027 - **Seattle (SEA):** Increasing to eight daily flights beginning July 11, 2027 “We’re continuing to invest in more ways for customers to experience everything California has to offer,” said Amy Martin, Vice President of Network Planning at Delta. “With new service to Monterey from both Los Angeles and Salt Lake City, alongside our continued growth at LAX, we’re creating more opportunities for customers to connect to the places they want to go while building on our long-term commitment to Los Angeles and the West.” Delta’s expanded summer schedule builds on a period of significant growth in Los Angeles, both domestically and internationally. Across the South Pacific, Delta connects Los Angeles with Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne and Auckland, with Melbourne service growing to daily for the peak period beginning Dec. 22 and Auckland returning daily beginning Oct. 25. [Routes & Destinations](/category/routes-destinations) [G’Day, Melbourne! Delta introduces nonstop service from Los Angeles](/gday-melbourne-delta-introduces-nonstop-service-los-angeles) Delta is further strengthening its presence in Australia and the South Pacific with the launch of nonstop service from Los Angeles (LAX) to Melbourne (MEL), beginning December 2025. Delta has expanded its international reach from LAX with new service to [Hong Kong](https://news.delta.com/hong-kong-comes-lax-delta-celebrates-new-pacific-connection) and [Shanghai](https://news.delta.com/delta-resumes-los-angeles-shanghai-nonstop-service-june-2025), while also announcing service to Vancouver and Manila. Delta now offers service to 25 international destinations and provides one-stop access to more than 100 countries through Delta and its global partners. [Meet Manila](/meet-manila) New nonstop Los Angeles-Manila service gives customers a new premium way to experience the Philippines while further expanding Delta’s growing Asia-Pacific network from LAX. Domestically, Delta continues to strengthen its position as the largest carrier from [LAX to Florida](https://news.delta.com/more-seats-more-sunshine-delta-expands-its-lead-laxs-largest-carrier), with its largest-ever Florida schedule featuring up to 13 daily departures and more than 2,500 peak-day seats. The schedule includes new service to Palm Beach and additional flights to Tampa, Orlando and Fort Lauderdale. Delta is also expanding service in the New York market with new service to Newark, building on its position as the largest carrier between Los Angeles and New York City. New routes to [Chicago](https://news.delta.com/delta-deepens-lax-investment-new-service-hong-kong-and-chicago) further expand Delta's domestic network from LAX, giving customers even more travel options across key business and leisure destinations. Beyond LAX, Delta serves customers across Southern California through airports including Orange County (SNA), Hollywood Burbank (BUR), Ontario (ONT) and Long Beach (LGB), with the recent return of Delta One seasonal service between New York-JFK and Orange County further enhancing premium travel options in the region. ## Delta’s commitment to Los Angeles goes beyond LAX Delta’s investment in Los Angeles extends beyond the terminal. More than 4,500 Delta employees are based in the L.A. area, helping connect the region to the world while supporting the communities where they live and work. Across Southern California, Delta partners with more than 25 organizations advancing education, workforce development, hunger relief and sustainability. Delta also supports some of the region’s most recognizable hometown teams, including the L.A. Lakers and L.A. Kings, while its partnerships with small and diverse businesses create more than $700K in statewide economic impact. That connection to Los Angeles will take on even greater significance as the city prepares to welcome the world in 2028. As an inaugural Founding Partner of the LA28 Olympic and Paralympic Games and the Official Airline of Team USA, Delta is honored to support [Los Angeles on the Road to 2028](https://news.delta.com/delta-la28-unveil-integrated-emblem-featuring-delta-la28-olympic-and-paralympic-games). *\*Delta will maintain its position as Los Angeles' largest global premium carrier in summer 2027, operating more flights, offering more seats and providing more premium seats from LAX than any other airline.*