Delta Air Lines has increased baggage fees on domestic and some international routes, becoming the latest airline in the United States to do so.
16.02.2024 - 17:27 / travelandleisure.com / Joe Esposito / Airlines
Visiting the Hawaiian islands just got easier thanks to Delta's new flight routes.
Announced Friday, airline will begin new seasonal service from Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) to Honolulu’s Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) on Nov. 21, 2024 through April 30, 2025, Delta shared with Travel + Leisure. This new route will mean that every one of Delta’s hub locations will have direct flights to Honolulu.
The carrier will also restore a route from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Maui’s Kahului Airport (OGG) on November 21, 2024 through March 29, 2025.
“Over the past decade, Delta has been dedicated to refining our domestic footprint, and this year we’re strengthening our roots within our well-positioned U.S. hubs to match increased demand,” Delta’s Senior Vice President of Network Planning Joe Esposito said in a statement shared with T+L.
Delta says that all of the new Hawaii routes will be available for purchase on February 17, 2024.
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Hawaii has seen a surge in tourism since COVID-19 restrictions were lifted. Over 9.6 million visitors arrived in Hawaii in 2023, which was a 4.4 percent increase from the 2022 visitor total. Hawaii is known for its iconic beaches and hiking, as well as popular resorts. The islands have also gained in popularity as a top vacation destination for families with children.
Delta also announced a new flight route between Miami, FL and Seattle, WA, starting on Dec. 21 of this year. The airline previously announced new routes to Barbados, Puerto Plata in the Dominican Republic and Mazatlán in Mexico.
The increased flight routes come as passengers returned to the skies in record levels through 2023, with airportsrecording some of the busiest travel days ever.
Delta Air Lines has increased baggage fees on domestic and some international routes, becoming the latest airline in the United States to do so.
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