Delta’s Texas Takeoff: 11 flights, new routes added in Austin
Delta is offering its largest Austin schedule ever – a 20% increase in seat capacity over July 2023, with service to Texas cities Midland-Odessa and McAllen with Austin as the gateway to Delta’s global network, while also introducing service to Nashville and more flights to Cincinnati and Raleigh-Durham.
Austin customers have more choices than ever with Delta’s most extensive flight schedule to date, including 11 new peak-day flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) starting April 22*. New service to Midland-Odessa and McAllen, Texas makes Austin a gateway for those cities to onward connections across Delta’s global network.
Additionally, to provide customers with more convenience, Delta is bolstering Austin service by adding an extra flight to both Cincinnati and Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina.
Gateway to and from the Lone Star State
For the first time, Delta is positioning Austin as a key access point to facilitate connections to its larger global network.
Customers traversing through Austin to or from Midland-Odessa and McAllen will have access to nearly 50 peak-day nonstop flights to 15 U.S. airports including every Delta hub, as well as Las Vegas and Orlando. This expansive network offers abundant choices to explore destinations from coast to coast.
But that’s not all—Delta’s partners in AUS provide additional global connectivity with nonstop service to Mexico City (MEX) and Amsterdam (AMS).
"This expansion not only creates an access point to diverse opportunities for business, leisure, and cultural exploration spanning Texas and beyond but also solidifies Delta’s commitment to being a key player in Austin’s evolving landscape,” said Joe Esposito, Delta’s S.V.P. – Network Planning. “Austin is growing rapidly, and this 20% increase in capacity mirrors that growth as we look to provide our customers with unparalleled convenience in the region.”
The added flights** will begin on April 22 and will fly on dual-class regional jets*** equipped with First Class and Delta Comfort+ to several destinations:
Nashville (BNA): Three daily flights, uniting Austin with the lively music scene of Music City, creating a new link between two entertainment capitals.
Midland-Odessa (MAF): Three daily flights to explore the heart of West Texas, situated close to the picturesque landscapes of Big Bend National Park.
McAllen (MFE): Three daily flights offering exclusive access to this city at the southernmost tip of Texas, with convenient proximity to the popular leisure destination of South Padre Island.
Cincinnati (CVG): An additional daily flight for a total of two daily flights to the Queen City.
Raleigh-Durham (RDU): An extra daily flight for a total of three, providing enhanced access to the Research Triangle in North Carolina.
Delta expands Texas reach with summer 2024 schedule
Delta is positioned for a 12% increase in peak-day seats year over year for its summer schedule across the entire state of Texas, emphasizing its commitment to growth and heightened connectivity in key regions.
In Dallas, customers can anticipate expanded options with additional flights from Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) to Boston (BOS) and LaGuardia (LGA) that started this fall, along with the introduction of flights to Seattle (SEA) starting July 8, 2024. In July 2023, Delta expanded service at Dallas Love Field (DAL) with new Los Angeles (LAX) service.
Additionally, Delta maintains robust daily, year-round service to Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH), San Antonio (SAT), El Paso (ELP) and Houston Hobby (HOU), complemented by seasonal flights to Harlingen (HRL).
For information on the schedule and to book flights, please visit delta.com.
* Apr. 22 is a one-day ramp-up period for these markets with reduced flying; All four markets will operate their full 3x service in both directions as of Apr. 23
**DL will operate a reduced schedule on Saturdays-only with AUS-BNA/MAF/MFE/RDU 3x to 2x and AUS-CVG 2x to 1x
***Service to BNA, MAF, MFE, CVG, and RDU will be operated by Delta Connection carriers Endeavor and SkyWest.