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lsquare Jul 29, 2022 8:22 am

Delta is launching 4 exciting new routes, including Tahiti, Cape Town and Tel Aviv
 
https://thepointsguy.com/news/delta-...town-tel-aviv/


The Atlanta-based airline unveiled four high-profile routes on Friday, including three new long-haul services that touch two brand-new destinations. Delta is also boosting its transcontinental network with a major expansion in Miami.

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Timetable of Delta’s new long-haul routes

LAX — PPT 11:10 a.m. — 6:10 p.m.

PPT — LAX 8:10 p.m. — 6:40 a.m. (+1)

ATL — CPT 8:50 p.m. — 6:15 p.m. (+1)

CPT — ATL 10:50 p.m. — 8:00 a.m. (+1)

ATL — TLV 2:00 p.m. — 9:15 a.m. (+1)

TLV — ATL 11:30 a.m. — 5:55 p.m.
Very exciting development!

DLASflyer Jul 29, 2022 8:35 am

The 4th new route not in OP's post is LAX-MIA 2x daily.

lsquare Jul 29, 2022 8:38 am


Originally Posted by DLASflyer (Post 34468742)
The 4th new route not in OP's post is LAX-MIA 2x daily.

Yes, and sadly only on a 737 so no lie-flat.

MCO Flyer Jul 29, 2022 9:02 am


Originally Posted by DLASflyer (Post 34468742)
The 4th new route not in OP's post is LAX-MIA 2x daily.

MIA-LAX is actually a resumption of service. I’m pretty sure DL flew that route and dropped it right before COVID.

N830MH Jul 29, 2022 9:02 am

I am so surprised that ATL-TLV is back! It’s been more than a decade now. Last time they flew ATL-TLV in 2011. The flight schedule is perfect timing for you. The flight is departing at 2pm from ATL and will arrived in TLV at 9:15am. Return flight to ATL at 11:30am and will arrived in ATL at 5:55pm. It is daytime flight.

https://news.delta.com/delta-bolster...viv-and-tahiti

DLASflyer Jul 29, 2022 9:10 am


Originally Posted by MCO Flyer (Post 34468835)
MIA-LAX is actually a resumption of service. I’m pretty sure DL flew that route and dropped it right before COVID.

Dropped in 2018 and it was less than daily.

flyerCO Jul 29, 2022 9:12 am


Originally Posted by DLASflyer (Post 34468863)
Dropped in 2018 and it was less than daily.

Hard to compete against AA and at least 1 if not multiple 777s daily. Not sure of point of route.

Yellowjj Jul 29, 2022 9:14 am

Doesn't AF already fly LAX-PPT?

lsquare Jul 29, 2022 9:17 am


Originally Posted by flyerCO (Post 34468874)
Hard to compete against AA and at least 1 if not multiple 777s daily. Not sure of point of route.

I think DL is banking on the traffic provided from its JV with LA to make this a viable route.


Originally Posted by Yellowjj (Post 34468878)
Doesn't AF already fly LAX-PPT?

​​​​​​​Yes.

N830MH Jul 29, 2022 9:35 am


Originally Posted by Yellowjj (Post 34468878)
Doesn't AF already fly LAX-PPT?

Yes. United and French Bee still flew SFO-PPT.

StayingHomeIsBetter Jul 29, 2022 9:46 am

Waiting for the obvious post....

lsquare Jul 29, 2022 9:53 am


Originally Posted by StayingHomeIsBetter (Post 34468965)
Waiting for the obvious post....

Which is?

mediator Jul 29, 2022 10:01 am

Why not atl-ppt? No competition, much better connectivity for east coast.

lsquare Jul 29, 2022 10:30 am


Originally Posted by mediator (Post 34469023)
Why not atl-ppt? No competition, much better connectivity for east coast.

Still gotta fly westbound anyway?

MSPeconomist Jul 29, 2022 10:35 am


Originally Posted by mediator (Post 34469023)
Why not atl-ppt? No competition, much better connectivity for east coast.

Too expensive to operate. Ultralong segments require a lot of fuel to carry the weight of all the fuel they need.


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